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 56,000 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.

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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 first 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.

* Requisition s 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.

Competencies:

* Work independently.

* Read and interpret documents.

* Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.

* Perform mathematical functions relevant to the position.

* Problem-solve.

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience, or

Certifications:

Education:

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

* Advanced job-related training program in air conditioning and…