Stationary Engineer at Lurie Children's Hospital

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

55.59

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HVAC Operation, High Pressure Boiler Operation, Water Sampling Analysis, Building Automation Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Blueprint Reading, Electrical System Evaluation, Life Safety Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Equipment Commissioning, Inventory Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. Day (United States of America) Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description General Summary: Operates and maintains the building mechanical equipment, including high pressure boilers, safely, efficiently and reliably to avoid unscheduled shutdowns, to provide comfortable conditioned occupant ambient space and extending the useful life of the equipment. Essential Job Functions: Operates building HVAC equipment, including high pressure boilers, and all heating and ventilating equipment, assuring a properly-controlled climate. Tests and analyses water sampling to maintain the water treatment programs. When stationed in the Control Room, monitors control panels, meters, and gauges and alarm panels. Utilizes computerized building automation, manual valves and switches to operate systems. Inspects all mechanical room systems and equipment on daily rounds. As on-call mechanic assignment, responds to in-house service calls. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the hospital’s mechanical HVAC production and distribution systems, lighting, and life safety systems. Maintains inspection and testing records. Evaluates the condition of electrical systems and recommends repair or replace actions. Documents off normal incidents. Coordinates maintenance with outside contractors. Responds to emergency malfunction events, assesses situation, and takes action to stabilize situation to avoid further damage and make safe. Documents off-normal incidents. From blueprints and diagrams plans, estimates and recommends materials and costs to repair or install new mechanical systems and equipment and installs such devices. Identifies deferred maintenance in building utility systems serving areas affected by proposed construction projects. Reviews construction plans and suggests possible service tie-in and routing locations. Traces out proposed utility service shutdowns to identify affected areas and activates service shutdowns and reactivations. Reviews the building systems installation by outside contractors and records deficiencies on punch list. Participates in system start-up, training and commissioning. Utilizes and maintains tools and instruments associated with the HVAC operations and maintenance trade. Maintains mechanical supply and parts inventories, fills out purchase requisitions. Records time and materials expended on computerized work order system. Following manufactures and regulatory specifications reviews and updates building systems and equipment preventive maintenance records and schedules. The position actively follows regulatory agency compliance requirements, supports the hospital mission and goal objectives, the department quality improvement and operating goals, as well as customer service excellence principles goals, individually and as an effective team member. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. Other job functions as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A high school or trade school diploma or equivalent with coursework in math, science, reading blueprints and equipment schematics is required. Current City of Chicago stationary engineer license is required for positions located in Chicago where high pressure steam is required. For positions not located in Chicago, a City of Chicago stationary engineer license is preferred, will consider other Stationary Engineer Licenses. A minimum of two years previous experience as a licensed stationary engineer engaged in the operation of high pressure boilers is required. Experience in a health care or comparable institution is preferred. Working knowledge of building and life safety codes in health care occupancies with specific knowledge of city boiler operating codes required. Valid driver’s license preferred. Knowledge of and practices personal safety, hospital infection control and life safety procedures required. Utilizes personal protective equipment including: eyesight, respiratory and hearing protective devices. Education High School Diploma/GED (Required) Pay Range $34.00-$55.59 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: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “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. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org 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.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains building mechanical equipment and high pressure boilers to ensure a controlled climate and avoid unscheduled shutdowns. Performs preventive maintenance, monitors control panels, and coordinates with outside contractors for system repairs and installations.