Facilities Engineer Lead

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.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

• Operates boilers, HVAC, medical gas, fire alarm, sprinkler, and plumbing systems safely and efficiently.
• Assists managers as directed to schedule the testing of the boiler, HVAC, and medical gas systems, and all associated equipment. Partner with manager to document and file regulatory documentation in applicable locations (White Books, etc.). Responsible to follow up and schedule repairs of any deficiencies identified during the testing.
• Assists preventive and corrective maintenance on the hospital’s boilers, HVAC, medical gas, life safety systems, and other machinery.
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems without assistance.
• Investigates steam, heating, cooling, system shutdowns, initiates shutdowns and reactivations.
• Oversees the installation of mechanical systems and equipment by outside contractors and records deficiencies on punch list. Participates in system start-up and commissioning.
• Utilizes and maintains tools and instruments associated with the engineering trade.
• Provides scope recommendations for boiler, HVAC system repair, improvement, or upgrade projects.
• Teaches and mentors above activities to stationary and maintenance engineering staff.
• Current City of Chicago stationary engineer license is required.
• Experience in mechanical construction is preferred.
• Administers the Energy Efficiency Program for the medical center with the Operations Manager. The tasks include :
• Identifies, analyzes and implements energy conservation methods and procedures to reduce campus energy and maintenance costs of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Must be able to identify, plan and implement energy reduction strategies and initiatives working with internal and external resources.
• Interprets metering data on mechanical / electrical systems and makes recommendations for energy reduction programs to leadership.
• Develops and implements energy conservation projects. Directs and supervises projects that address the operations and maintenance of the campus utility systems.

Education

Pay Range

40.00-$66.00 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes :

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email : candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org

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Salary : $40 - $66