Building Engineer

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine , as a Building Engineer at our Hyde Park Location
. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

• Identifies, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains building utility systems related to low voltage electric wiring controls for heating and ventilating systems, pneumatic temperature controls, pumps, air filters, and central refrigeration units
• May replace switches and motors to 110 volts
• Maintains relative pressures and air quantities in HVAC systems
• Repairs and maintains existing plumbing systems
• Repairs and maintains appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipment
• Works from building blueprints to determine location and layout of circuits, ducts and piping. Performs on the scene repairs or replaces components. Performs repair work in central shop
• Uses hand tools and power equipment such as drill press, saw, threader, and grinding wheels
• Requisition s materials and supplies as needed
• Keeps work area neat, clean and safe
• Completes required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion
• Communicates with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy
• Follows through on all assigned duties until completion
• Maintains personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform
• Performs other duties assigned

• High School Graduate
• Successful completion of recognized apprentice program as Building Engineer or equivalent progressive experience in building repair and maintenance
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writing.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job.
• Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds.
• Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient manner.
• Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people.
• Must be capable of strenuous physical activity.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts
• Shift :
  Evening
• CBA Code: 73 SEIU
• No Visa Sponsorship Available