Facilities engineer

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

• Operates building HVAC equipment, including auxiliary equipment, ensuring a properly controlled climate.
• Maintains proper water chemistries, Testing and analyzing water samples to maintain water treatment programs within specification.
• Utilizes computerized building automation, along with manual valves and controls to operate systems safely and efficiently.
• Inspects all mechanical room systems and equipment on daily rounds, taking readings and identifying potential issues if noted.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the mechanical HVAC production and distribution systems, lighting, and life safety systems.
• Maintains inspection and testing records.
• Documents inspection and testing data to maintain accurate records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Following manufacturers and regulatory requirements, assists manager in the review of building system and non-clinical equipment, and recommended maintenance procedures and scheduling.
• Coordinates maintenance with outside vendors, assuring all work is done to Lurie Children’s Hospital standards.
• Assists Manager in maintaining inspection and testing records of vendor maintenance.
• On a rotating basis, responds to in-house service calls and work requests.
• Responds to building emergency and equipment malfunction events.
• Assesses situation and takes action to stabilize situation to minimize damage and maintain safety.
• Documents such events in appropriate logs and/or the CMMS.
• Using diagrams, sketches, blueprints, operations manuals and manufacturer specifications, assembles and installs new non-clinical equipment.
• Provides feedback to manager regarding proposed construction and important elements that should or should not be included.
• Investigates building service or equipment outages, initiates building service or equipment shutdowns and reactivations.
• Participates in overseeing the installation of building services and equipment by outside contractors and records deficiencies on punch lists.
• Participates in system and equipment start-up and commissioning.
• Facilities engineers are expected to have knowledge on the inner workings of pumps, medical gas systems, domestic water systems, plumbing systems, nurse call systems, hospital beds, generators, fire alarm systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Facilities engineer is expected to:
  Replace lamps, ballast, water closets, urinals, faucets, flush meters, valves, ceiling tiles, floor tiles.
• Facilities engineers are responsible to respond to in house service calls i.e clogged toilets, hot/cold calls, exit lights, plumbing leaks.
• Utilizes and maintains tools and instruments associated with the building maintenance trade.
• Identify and specify parts/supplies, acquire quotes, and generate supply requisitions to managers.
• The position actively supports the hospital mission and goal objectives, the department quality improvement and operating goals, as well as customer service excellence principles goals, individually and as a member of the Facility Services team.
• Maintain outside property grounds which include but not limited to landscaping and snow removal.
• Other job functions as assigned.

High school diploma or the equivalent with coursework in science, mathematics, shop and reading blueprint and equipment schematics is required. A minimum of 3 years as a Facilities Engineer or equivalent. Experience in a health care or comparable institution is preferred. Maintains a valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Submits to and provides required information to allow for annual verification of driver’s license status.

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