Stationary Engineer III 1st Shift

Stationary Engineer III (Full Time, 1st Shift)

Advocate Health Care – Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL
Base pay: $32.45/hr – $48.70/hr

• Works within defined standard operating procedures.
• Operates campus HVAC equipment including boilers, steam absorption and centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps, and systems to optimize efficiency, safety, and occupant comfort.
• Maintains accurate logs and reports on equipment status via logbooks and CMMS.
• Utilizes BAS for monitoring and controlling HVAC equipment, responds to alarms, and optimizes operation using trending reports.
• Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC and related equipment, including inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, testing, flushing, minor repairs, rebuilding and part replacement.
• Troubleshoots complex HVAC issues, determines root cause, executes repairs or installations, and requests assistance when warranted.
• Has intermediate knowledge of medical gas systems.
• Responds to building occupant complaints professionally and takes corrective action.
• Maintains daily logs, preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs general maintenance tasks (painting, plumbing, carpentry, testing and repair, ventilation, lighting, electrical, groundskeeping, snow removal). Provides timely response to service calls, work orders, and preventive maintenance to maintain a safe, efficient environment.
• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals to acquire knowledge for assignments.
• Helps facilitate small projects.
• Acts as an informal resource for less experienced peers.

• Stationary Engineer license from the municipality of work location or Power Engineer certification (1st–5th Class) from NIULPE or ASOPE. Equivalent federal certifications are acceptable.
• Valid Driver's License.

• Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of technical training.

• Four or more years of stationary engineering experience.

• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and regulations for assigned equipment.
• Advanced computer skills (CMMS, building automation, Microsoft Office).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during the workday.
• Must lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, 50 lbs. from floor to chest, and 50 lbs. at waist height over a reasonable distance.
• Must push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards; knowledge of safety precautions required.
• Position requires travel; exposure to road/weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.