Lead Stationary Engineer

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Full-Time Staff RFUMS Main Campus, North Chicago, IL, US

Compensation: $53.46 per hour

Position Summary

The Lead Stationary Engineer serves as a senior technical member of the Facilities Management engineering team and assists the Chief Engineer with the daily operation, maintenance, and reliability of university building systems and infrastructure. In addition to performing the responsibilities of a Stationary Engineer, this position provides day-to-day technical leadership to engineering staff, assists with assigning and prioritizing work, coordinates preventive maintenance activities, supports contractor activities, and helps ensure consistent operating practices across shifts.

The Lead Stationary Engineer serves as the primary backup to the Chief Engineer and may coordinate Engineering operations in the Chief Engineer’s absence. The position remains a hands-on working engineer and is expected to troubleshoot complex building-system problems, mentor other engineers, and support the University’s educational, research, clinical, and residential operations.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision offered through the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. In addition, RFU offers paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution once eligible, and other ancillary benefits. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. This position is eligible for up to 40 hours of personal leave, 10 days of vacation, 15 sick days, and holiday pay.

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Today, the university’s 6 colleges continue Dr Franklin’s legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, and gait and balance.

• Perform all duties associated with the Stationary Engineer position, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Assist the Chief Engineer with daily coordination and prioritization of Engineering work.
• Serve as the primary technical and operational backup to the Chief Engineer.
• Provide technical direction and assistance to Stationary Engineers and Facilities personnel when troubleshooting complex equipment or building-system problems.
• Assist with coordinating shift coverage, emergency response, planned shutdowns, equipment outages, and other operational activities.
• Review open work orders and preventive maintenance activities and assist in ensuring work is completed and documented appropriately in the CMMS.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in developing and maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor BAS operation and identify equipment problems, operational deficiencies, scheduling opportunities, and energy-conservation measures.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing mechanical and related building-system work as assigned.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, and turnover of new or modified mechanical equipment and…