Facilities Engineer II

Salary

The salary range for this position is $30.75–$41.52 hourly. Placement within the range depends on relevant work experience, internal equity, and if the position is represented by a labor union, the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial well‑being, including:

• $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 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

The Facilities Engineer II is a full‑time position (40 hours per week) located at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule is Thursday to Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies and regulatory standards.

• Operate and assist in maintaining and repairing all power plant equipment with minimal supervision.
• Operate high‑pressure boilers and related equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, domestic hot water heating systems, generators, electrical switch gear, and energy management systems.
• Perform safety checks, preventive maintenance, and repairs on assigned equipment.
• Clean and paint equipment, piping, and accessories in power plant and mechanical rooms.
• Conduct chemical analysis of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and closed‑loop systems; add chemicals to maintain prescribed balances.
• Properly dispose of chemical drums and use safety equipment when working with chemicals.
• Respond to plant emergencies, knowing the location of firefighting equipment.
• Respond to service requests, performing troubleshooting, correction, and documentation.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections per organizational and regulatory protocols.
• Operate facility equipment and systems routinely and as needed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Assist contractors/vendors with repairs, maintenance, and construction as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of relevant building maintenance experience.
• Technical training in maintenance; HVAC/R trade school certification or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer or the ability to obtain the license within 1 year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license (must provide a driving abstract).

• Hospital or military experience.
• One year of training in boiler maintenance.
• Current universal refrigerant certification.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. Upon being offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form permitting Northwestern Medicine to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis and are compliant with all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.