L399 Engineer Trainee

Department​
 

Facilities South Campus Engineering Shop

About the Department

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Facilities Services supports the mission of the University of Chicago through efforts to maintain and enhance the University campus and environment and provide superior client service to our community including faculty, students, staff, neighbors and visitors.

Job Information​
 

Job Summary:

The L399 Engineer Trainee is responsible to assist the Chief Engineer and Building Engineers in the operation and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems, as well as other duties as assigned by the Property Manager. These responsibilities will be carried out in a manner consistent with high quality maintenance and economical, efficient operation.

Responsibilities:

• Daily inspections of all mechanical areas, penthouses, common spaces, including washrooms and stairwells, and building exterior.

• Weekly inspection of all vacant areas.

• Regular inspection of all roofs, drains, flashings.

• Documented monthly inspection of all emergency lights, fire extinguishers, fire alarm system(s), and local door alarms.

• Assist in the set-up and implementation of an effective program for care and maintenance of all mechanical systems.

• Assist in the set-up and ongoing maintenance of a preventive maintenance program that will include, but not limited to the following:

• Lubricate all motors according to manufacturers or industry guidelines and keep log for review with Chief Engineer.

• Inspect all fan belts for wear and keep log of changes for review with Chief Engineer.

• Schedule and log all filter changes for review with Chief Engineer.

• Regularly test and treat HVAC water system as directed by water treatment specialist and the direction of Chief Engineer.

• Respond to all building or equipment problems or failures at the direction of Chief Engineer.

• Maintain and inventory all major building equipment, tools and spare parts.

• Continually assist in the evaluation of systems to insure maximum efficiency and energy conservation.

• Respond to tenant complaints about mechanical systems at the direction of Chief Engineer.

• Read and log all energy consumption meters on a monthly basis.

• Perform minor carpentry work, such as hanging bulletin boards and pictures, and repair building furniture.

• Perform lamp and ballast replacement.

• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including but not limited to replacement of toilet seats, repair/replacement of Sloan valves, repair/replace sink faucets, sink traps, etc.

• Remain on-site during all contractual or other repair work during regular