Maintenance Engineer A (3rd Shift)

Maintenance Engineer

Under direction, performs journey-level work and is proficient within the building maintenance engineer trade. Operates, maintains, repairs, and replaces building infrastructure related equipment including, but not limited to, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, plumbing, temperature controls and instrumentation. Provides limited oversight and direction to Maintenance Engineer B and Maintenance Engineer Helper staff. Shift: 3rd shift, Sunday-Thursday 11:00 PM-7:00 AM.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Operates, maintains, diagnoses, repairs and replaces heating (steam and/or hot water), process, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, ventilation systems with associated components and hardware, utility distribution systems, and pneumatic piping/control systems;
• Installs, maintains, repairs, replaces and tests plumbing systems including water, drainage, and sewer lines, plumbing equipment and fixtures, associated pumps, valves and devices such as backflow preventers, reverse osmosis and deionized water systems, fire protection systems and equipment;
• Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; maintains records of work performed and parts used; Mentors and provides technical guidance to coworkers; Other duties as assigned; Must be available and capable of responding to irregularities during evenings and weekends ensuring 24 hour, 7 day per week coverage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of educational training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
• Completion of an accredited plumbing or HVAC service technician apprenticeship program, or the equivalent education, training, and field experience;
• Five years field experience working at journeyman level;
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations including OSHA, BOCA, NFPA, local municipality regulations, and state and local plumbing codes;
• Must be a member of Operating Engineers Local 399 or join after 90-day probationary period;
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license recognized by the State of Illinois, provide own reliable transportation and purchase a University parking permit (as required).

Minimum Competencies:

• General knowledge of steam and refrigeration cycles and their application in typical building systems;
• Working knowledge of machinery bearings, rotating machinery, bearing replacement and shaft alignment;
• Knowledge of the tools, instruments, methods and standard trade/safety practices;
• Ability to perform calculations applicable to field of experience;
• Working knowledge of the function and safe working practices related to associated electrical systems, such as motors, relays, VFD's, MCC's;
• General knowledge of building systems and equipment such as steam or hot water boilers, centrifugal chillers, refrigeration units, cooling towers, air handling units, pumps, VAV boxes, fume hoods, chilled beams, heat recovery chillers, heat recovery wheels, domestic water booster pumps, fire protection systems, and water treatment systems, with thorough proficiency and knowledge in at least one system type.

Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement; Helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented; Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment; Seeks to build collaboration by encouraging trust, mutual respect and shared purpose; Balances listening and talking, speaks and writes clearly and accurately, keeps others informed; Integrates health and safety precautions into daily activities; Works effectively in an environment in which the parameters or priorities may change daily; adjusts behavior to meet the needs of different people and situations; Knowledge of JCI Metasys, Tridium, Siemens and ALC frontends; Thorough understanding of how to troubleshoot mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing systems; Successfully uses multiple software program independently. Software may include Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, CMMS systems, and Peoplesoft; Proficiency with mobile devices including iOS.

Target hiring pay for this position will be $55.63 per hour as determined by the Local 399 CBA. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.