L399 Building Engineer

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 Building Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems, as well as other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.  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.

• Set-up and maintain an effective program for care and maintenance of all mechanical systems.

• Set-up and maintain a preventive maintenance program that will include, but not limited to the following: Lubricate all motors according to manufacturer’s or industry guidelines and keep log for review with Supervisor. Inspect all fan belts for wear and keep log of changes for review with Supervisor. Schedule and log all filter changes for review with Supervisor. Regularly test and treat HVAC water system as directed by water treatment specialist.

• Respond to all building or equipment problems or failures, and notify Supervisor of same.

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

• Place orders for all necessary equipment and repair or maintenance items with Supervisor.

• Continually evaluate systems to insure maximum efficiency and energy conservation.

• Monitor and advise Supervisor about mechanical system contracts, especially for elevator and chiller.

• Respond to tenant complaints about mechanical systems and report complaints to Supervisor.

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

• Assist Supervisor in establishing and implementing emergency procedures.

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

• Maintain, install, re-combinate cores, and cut keys according to the Best Locking System guidelines.

• Perform minor electrical repairs, 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 hours and off hours, as necess