Job Description

The salary range for this position is $35.55 - $44.44 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

REQUIRED:  Valid City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License

The Engineer 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.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment.  Evaluates and analyzes problems and takes the appropriate corrective action or refers to the supervisor or manager. 
• Responsible for the servicing and repairing of the hospital utility and equipment systems.
• Performs duties as required in order to repair or fabricate equipment. 
• Performs preventative maintenance according to the schedule and continually updates preventative tasks to assure that all hospital equipment is properly maintained.
• Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation. 
• Inspects, repairs, and installs components or equipment to maintain the hospital utility system.  
• Assists with snow and ice removal as required.
• Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies and equipment.
• Responds to fire alarms.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Works with outside contractors on hospital equipment and other projects.

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Competencies/Performance Expectations:

• Please refer to NMHC Performance (Standard/Leadership) Competencies.
• Provides the highest quality of services to the patients and staff while being constantly aware of the consequences that may result from the verbal and physical actions taken while carrying out daily job duties.
• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, medical staff and hospital guests.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shift coverage as required.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, problem solving, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Other:
Management Responsibility

• N/A

Population Served

• Patients, Employees, Visitors, and Contractors

Addendums:

Addendum #1: Engineer, Stationary
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of boilers and feedwater treatment system.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the chillers, cooling tower, and related pumping equipment.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the control air compressor system, medical air compressor system, vacuum pump system, and medical gas system.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining appropriate supplies of medical gases.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the domestic cold and hot water systems.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance, including exercising and full load operation, of the emergency diesel generators.
• Responsible for the testing, maintenance, and operation of the fire pump.
• Logs designated instrument and meter readings, observing for trends indicating equipment malfunctions. Maintains operating records and logs to verify operating efficiency and utility
• consumption. Completes rounds and takes readings of the hospital mechanical equipment when adequate staff is available.
• Responsible for performing chemical testing of various water and steam systems. Interpret the results and add the necessary chemicals to maintain the proper chemical balances in the systems.
• Check proper automatic operations of aforementioned equipment and make correct adjustments and/or manually operate said equipment to its designated parameters.
• Provide assistance to the maintenance and electrical staff as necessary.

Required:

• Valid City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of steam generation and refrigeration.

This position is full time, 80 hours per pay period, night shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Schedule:  Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

This position is union, Local 399.   Benefits are provided through the union.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED 

Licensure:

• Valid Driver’s License 

  • **May require additional certification or licensure 

Experience: 

• 1-2 years position related experience 

Preferred:

• Technical training in the job-related field.
• Five years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

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Competencies/Performance Expectations:

• Please refer to NMHC Performance (Standard/Leadership) Competencies.
• Provides the highest quality of services to the patients and staff while being constantly aware of the consequences that may result from the verbal and physical actions taken while carrying out daily job duties.
• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, medical staff and hospital guests.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shift coverage as required.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, problem solving, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Other:
Management Responsibility

• N/A

Population Served

• Patients, Employees, Visitors, and Contractors

Addendums:

Addendum #1: Engineer, Stationary
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of boilers and feedwater treatment system.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the chillers, cooling tower, and related pumping equipment.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the control air compressor system, medical air compressor system, vacuum pump system, and medical gas system.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining appropriate supplies of medical gases.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the domestic cold and hot water systems.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance, including exercising and full load operation, of the emergency diesel generators.
• Responsible for the testing, maintenance, and operation of the fire pump.
• Logs designated instrument and meter readings, observing for trends indicating equipment malfunctions. Maintains operating records and logs to verify operating efficiency and utility
• consumption. Completes rounds and takes readings of the hospital mechanical equipment when adequate staff is available.
• Responsible for performing chemical testing of various water and steam systems. Interpret the results and add the necessary chemicals to maintain the proper chemical balances in the systems.
• Check proper automatic operations of aforementioned equipment and make correct adjustments and/or manually operate said equipment to its designated parameters.
• Provide assistance to the maintenance and electrical staff as necessary.

Required:

• Valid City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of steam generation and refrigeration.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. 

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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