Facilities Engineer II NIghts

Salary

The salary range for this position is $30.75 - $41.52 hourly. Placement within the range depends on experience and internal equity. For union positions, placement follows the collective bargaining agreement.

• $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 Wellbeing 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

The Facilities Engineer II reflects the mission, vision and values of NM and adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program. This full‑time night shift position (10:00 pm–6:30 am) primarily operates and maintains building mechanical systems and power plant equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

• Operates and assists in maintaining and repairing all power plant equipment with minor supervision. Monitors other engineering systems and takes emergency actions as necessary.
• Operates high pressure boilers and related equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, domestic hot water heating system, water heating system, generators, electrical switch gear, and energy management system.
• Properly performs safety checks on plant equipment. Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Cleans and paints equipment, piping, and associated accessories in power plant and mechanical rooms.
• Chemically analyzes boiler, chiller, cooling tower and all closed loop systems.
• Performs chemical analysis test and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boiler, cooling tower and closed loops.
• Changes and disposes of chemical drums properly and uses proper safety equipment while working with chemicals. Understands the importance of chemical balance in all systems.
• Responds to plant emergencies and knows location of firefighting equipment.
• Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with organizational and regulatory protocols, policies, and standards.
• Operates facility equipment and systems on a routine and as needed basis in a safe and efficient manner.
• May assist contractors/vendors with repairs, maintenance, and construction.

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

• Hospital or military experience
• One year training in Boiler Maintenance
• Current universal refrigerant certification

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment 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. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence 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 one 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 upon the job family.