Lead Facilities Engineer

The salary range for this position is $37.95 - $49.33 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range depends on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement follows the collective bargaining agreement.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues whose purpose-driven mission is to deliver world‑class care. Here you will work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation, leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, fueling our commitment to equity and a culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that supports your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Well‑Being Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is seeking a candidate with 7 years of relevant building maintenance and repair experience, including high pressure steam boilers and refrigeration/electrical/automation systems. The Lead Facilities Engineer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The role leads and supervises the daily performance of staff engineers. Performs preventive maintenance and urgent, corrective, and routine repairs in electrical, mechanical and HVAC equipment. Assists Chief Engineer in matters of performance reviews and discipline. The Lead Engineer helps maintain an effective organization, administers monetary controls, develops budgets, plans, trains personnel, ensures safety, and manages effective operations.

• Demonstrates I‑CARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) in daily work.
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly or identifies appropriate person and resources.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co‑workers across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services provided.
• Oversees and operates power plant equipment to minimize risk of loss of utilities necessary for health care in the hospital.
• In event of an unexpected failure of any utility, identifies the cause and takes necessary action to maintain continuity of utilities service.
• Operates a wide variety of power plant equipment, including boilers, chilled water air‑conditioning equipment, pumps, air compressors, and diesel‑electric generators.
• Maintains proper water quality for boiler water, condensate, water softeners, and cooling towers to ensure water within proper limits.
• Maintains all power plant equipment per Preventive Maintenance Orders and…