Operating Engineer-Licensed, Full Time, Evenings

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Operating Engineer at our Hyde Park Center. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.

Requirements

• Maintaining and keeping building utility systems in order: heating, cooling and ventilating systems, pneumatic and DDC temperature controls, medical/laboratory air, medical/laboratory vacuum, pumps, cooling towers, air filters, and central refrigeration units.
• Adjusting manual and automated controls of building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of buildings.
• Maintaining and keeping the steam distribution system and high pressure vessels (up to 180 psi pressure) within the Medical Center in order.
• Participating in building and system start-up and commissioning.
• May operate and maintain pneumatic tube systems within the Medical Center.
• May replace switches and motors to 110 volts.
• Maintaining relative pressures and air quantities in HVAC systems.
• Repairing and maintaining existing plumbing systems.
• Repairing and maintaining appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipment.
• Working from building blueprints to determine location and layout of circuits, ducts and piping.
• Performing on the scene repairs or replacing components.
• Performing repair work in central shop.
• Using hand tools and power equipment such as drill presses, saws, threaders, and grinding wheels.
• Requisitioning materials and supplies as needed.
• Keeping work area neat, clean and safe.
• Completing required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion.
• Communicating with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy.
• Following through on all assigned duties until completion.
• Maintaining personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform.
• Performing other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement