Job Description
The Facilities Engineer I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Engineer provides maintenance and repair on HVAC equipment for Northwestern Medicine off-campus medical and administrative buildings
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 3pm - 11:30pm
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day to day preventative maintenance and repair of diverse heating and cooling systems.
- Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation.
- Performs scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with organizational and regulatory protocols, policies and standards.
- Operates facility equipment and systems on a routine, and as needed, basis in a safe and efficient manner.
- May assist contractors/vendors with repairs, maintenance and construction.
- Will also be responsible to assist the maintenance technicians when needed. The Engineering Staff are dispatched in company owned vehicles to perform services at buildings within our region.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma
- 3 years of relevant building maintenance and repair experience required
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
- Physical Demand Requirement:
- Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 70 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred:
- Current universal refrigerant certification
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
