Facilities Operation Engineer - Libertyville, IL

Our story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values:

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com . 

The Operating Engineer provides electrical and mechanical support for the assigned buildings, main building is print facility in Libertyville, IL. This role has wide range of responsibilities, including low/medium voltage power, HVAC system and controls, mechanical system troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, emergency response, general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing system, and vendor management.

Primary responsibilities will include electrical/mechanical support for power systems, lighting systems and controls, and other facility subsystems and support tools. This role will also manage general maintenance within our two offices located in Deerfield and downtown Chicago

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Systems Maintenance

• Operate all building systems and infrastructure within the facilities, including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls,) lighting, and temperature control systems, light construction (painting, doors, locks)

• Responsible for ensuring that maintenance projects performed at the building are properly planned, executed, and closed out following standard industry practices.

• Be able to work with onsite team and vendors to manage planned outages mitigating risk to both production printers and network equipment

• Perform minor plumbing repairs.

• Move office furniture, machinery, equipment, and other materials, as requested

• Complete all safety and related training per month.

• Support upkeep of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, compressed air, plumbing, doors, and basic electrical/mechanical systems.

• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building, either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the building.

• Respond effectively to all emergencies 24/7

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM)

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks per work order.
• Inspect equipment and systems to identify wear, potential failures, and safety concerns; recommend corrective actions.
• Document findings and complete work orders with clear notes, parts usage, and downtime tracking.
• Follow all safety policies including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding requirements, PPE use, and safe work practices.
• Ensure maintenance areas and ensure tools are orderly, clean and parts are stored safely.
• Support audits and compliance programs (e.g., OSHA, GMP, SQF/BRC/food safety, if applicable).

Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Restore equipment to operational condition safely and quickly, minimizing production disruption.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Safety teams to support productivity and reliability goals.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and diagrams for repairs and PM development.

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude: bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, alignment, lubrication.
• Basic-to-intermediate electrical skills: motors, sensors, relays, VFD basics (as applicable), control circuits.
• Experience with pneumatics/hydraulics: valves, cylinders, compressors, regulators.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance, and basic carpentry and plumbing.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.
• Ability to read basic mechanical/electrical diagrams and use hand/power tools safely.
• General knowledge of air handler systems, generator, and BAS system

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; frequent bending, kneeling, climbing ladders.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (with or without accommodation). Work in environments with noise, moving machinery, temperature variations.
• This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:
  • Lifting a minimum of 80 lbs.
  • Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
  • Climbing a ladder while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs.
• Ability to wear PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety-toe footwear, gloves, etc.).

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.  Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options. 

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to  Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact View email address on swooped.co .

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their  recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :

65,000.00 USD

Maximum :

75,000.00 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - Alight

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.