Operating Engineer-Licensed

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment supplying electrical power, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, steam, and water to the Medical Center complex.
• Adjust manual and automated controls of building systems, including Building Automation Systems (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Andover).
• Maintain steam distribution systems and high-pressure vessels (up to 180 psi), including replacing valves, gaskets, and gauges.
• Perform repairs on plumbing systems, refrigeration, package A/C equipment, and pneumatic tube systems.
• Utilize building blueprints to determine the location and layout of circuits, ducts, and piping.
• Use hand and power tools to perform on-scene repairs or work within the central shop.
• Participate in building system start-ups, commissioning, and capital projects alongside project managers and contractors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License (or equivalent jurisdiction license with ability to obtain Chicago licensure).
• Valid EPA Refrigerant License.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in power plant operations, facility maintenance, or building automation/controls.
• Successful completion of a recognized trade union apprentice program (e.g., IUOE-399, LU-597, Local 73) or a recognized technical training program.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical instructions.
• Physical capability to perform strenuous activity and work from ladders and scaffolds.

About the Company

UChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system that has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, working to advance medical innovation and serve the health needs of our community.