Building Engineer

Department
Booth Facilities: Building Operations
About the Department
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 54,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Information
Job Summary:
Operates, installs, maintains, and repairs building equipment and systems. Performs work in accordance with University standards and procedures for University buildings and properties. This position will be mainly working on preventative maintenance and customer service repairs and/or adjustment calls. Interact with all levels of staff in a professional and friendly manner. Booth Facilities is dedicated to building upon the current foundation to build a productive, energy efficient, sustainable, and first class customer service operation. This is a second shift position.
Responsibilities:

• Inspects and tests building systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment and identifies and solves problems.
• Dismantles defective equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment including cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of equipment.
• Interprets building and equipment documentation to troubleshoot and make repairs.
• Installs, repairs, and verifies proper operation of building systems and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related pneumatic equipment; repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Installs and verifies operation of basic systems such as HVAC and refrigeration systems, plumbing-sinks, faucets, toilets, electrical-circuit breakers, light bulb and ballast changes.
• Uses appropriate tools and equipment.
• Helps introduce new employees to shop protocol, procedures and campus applications and equipment.
• Requisitions materials and supplies using in-house procedures as needed. Keeps working area clean and safe.
• Wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Uses computers to enter and access job related information.
• Undertakes training related to job duties as deemed necessary by the University.
• Handles emergency calls as directed during the day and after hours.
• Assists with providing engineering coverage for events when needed or requested.
• Performs related job duties as may be assigned.

Additional Requirements
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Advanced job-related training program in air conditioning and refrigeration required.
• Completion of HVAC apprenticeship program preferred.
• Completion of job-related associate's degree (AA) preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current valid driver's license.
• Other licenses or certificates needed for this position as required by law.
• EPA Universal certification.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations related to position requirements.
• Read and interpret documents.
• Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Perform mathematical functions relevant to the position.
• Problem-solve.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Monday-Friday, 2nd shift, 1:00pm-9:30pm.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity and physically capable of strenuous activity over extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move loads appropriate to job requirements and bend and work in a kneeling position for periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights as required, enter and work within tight spaces, and withstand hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to work independently.

Pay Range:

• $39.65 per hour, shift differential as applicable.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• References Contact Information (3)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Benefit Eligibility
Yes
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Range
Please refer to Additional Requirements to see the pay ranges
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Union
042 - Local 73, S.E.I.U. Skilled Trades - Real Estate Operations
Job is Exempt
No
Drug Test Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
No
Posting Date
2024-01-04
Remove from Posting On or Before
2024-07-04
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