Operating Engineer

Job Number

Posted:
Jun 11, 2026, 2:08:54 PM
Closing Date:
Jun 26, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 10:00 P.M. Shift End Time : 6:00 A.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit:
Local 399 International Union of Operating Engineers

Posting Salary: $62.050 - Hourly

Stroger Hospital

Under the supervision of the Operating Engineer III and the Operating Engineer II, assists in the operations, monitoring, and maintenance of buildings, and power plant mechanical and operating systems. These systems include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water pumping, refrigeration, life safety, security, building automation, and energy conservation to supply heat, light, and electrical power for hospitals, residential institutions, and other County facilities.

Supervises Mechanical Assistants, Firemen, Fireman Helper, Boiler Washer and other staff as directed.

• Assists in operations, maintenance, and regulations of the mechanical and operating systems for the building and power plant. These systems include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and all related controlling equipment.
• Repairs equipment to completion to ensure operational efficiency.
• Directs Mechanical Assistants, Firemen, Firemen Helpers, and Boiler Washers, in the performance of operating preventative maintenance duties.
• Monitors and reads the operation performances of equipment by means of meters, gauges, charts, and computers at specific intervals during the assigned shift to determine whether equipment is functioning properly for County facilities. Maintains a log pertaining to recorded readings of controlling and regulating equipment.
• Obtains approval to make necessary adjustments of equipment to satisfy the demands of the respective facility for efficiency and safety of operations.
• Assists in maintaining energy conservation program for assigned facility by regulating electrical, pneumatic, and other automation control devices.
• Assists in life safety and emergency situations (i.e. fire, bomb, internal and external disasters) per facility policy disaster plan in accordance with 24 hour call back for any emergency.

Reports to the Operating Engineer III and the Operating Engineer II.

• Successful completion of an approved and recognized apprenticeship program pursuant to attaining Journeyman status as an Operating Engineer.
• Current and valid Stationary Engineer’s License issued by the City of Chicago (Must present two weeks prior to start date).
• Possession of a valid CFC (Chlorofluorocarbon) card (Must present two weeks prior to start date).

• Knowledge of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical, plumbing, and steam-fitting systems.
• Skill in locating and identifying equipment maintenance problems, making emergency repairs and taking corrective action.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and blue prints.
• Ability to supervise Mechanical Assistants, Firemen, Firemen Helpers, Boiler Washer and other staff as directed.
• Occasionally requires various types of physical exertion, including, but not limited to lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight.

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

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