Engineering Foreman

Department

Booth Facilities: Building Operations

About The Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth Is Proud To Claim

• an unmatched faculty.
• degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
• a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
• strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
  
  

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.

For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Information

Job Summary

The Engineering Foreman plans, schedules, assigns, distributes and monitors workload of the Building Engineering staff and contractors. Performs duties throughout the University buildings, property and facilities, in accordance with University standards and procedures. This position does not require the Foreman to hire, fire, promote or take disciplinary action.

This position works Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm, and can flex an hour on the start.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, assigns, distributes and monitors work to assure timely performance of the work assigned to the employees reporting to him/her, and for assuring the work is completed in accordance with industry and Booth standards
• Schedules and oversees planning of assigned workload(s) via CMMS.
• Keeps supervisor current with issues and impediments to the progress of work assignments.
• Documents test results, as-builts prints and prepares daily reports as required by Management.
• Orders and inventories needed materials.
• Introduces new employees to the work environment. Identifies and provides training to employees on an ongoing basis.
• Uses computers to enter and access job-related information. Carries and responds to cell phone. In absence of supervisor, will be expected to access systems from home in order to adjust, troubleshoot or give instructions to the Engineer on duty.
• Wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Undertakes training related to job responsibilities and duties as deemed necessary by the University.
• Capable of and may perform all duties of the Journeyman Building Engineer and Refrigeration/Building Engineer as required in accordance with shop practices.
• Performs job-related duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Competencies

• Communicate both orally and in writing required.
• Demonstrated capability to use computers in the work setting, capability to use cell phone (voice, email and text) required.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills required.
• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes required.
• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills required.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods such as in person, email, and phone required.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach required.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education

• High school diploma or (GED) required.
• Completion of a job-related apprenticeship or vocational training required.
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of five years of journeyman-level experience in building systems and maintenance required.
• Previous lead or foreman experience preferred.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications

• Universal EPA Refrigerant certification required.
• Current valid driver's license.
  
  

Technical Knowledge Or Skills

• Working familiarity with Chicago Building Code required.
• Read blueprints, plans, drawings, schemata, read and interpret instruction and documents required.
• Perform basic mathematical functions relevant to the position required.
• Knowledge of the use of computerized maintenance management system and building automation systems preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Lift, kneel, climb stairs, ladders, work at heights, work in tight spaces and withstand hot and cold temperatures.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity and physically capable of strenuous activity over extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move loads appropriate to job requirements and bend and work in a kneeling position for periods of time.
• Position requires periods of overtime.
• This position works Mon-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm, can flex an hour on the start.
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

$46.88

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Union

042 - Local 73, S.E.I.U. Skilled Trades - Real Estate Operations

Job is Exempt

No

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Date

2025-04-21

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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