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HVAC/Steamfitter

UW Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jan 2026

About the role

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift. Monday-Friday 7am-330pm. Rotating weekends. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital. 

 

Additional components of compensation may include:

  • Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

 

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice

 

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent. Required
  • Two (2) year technical diploma. Preferred
Work Experience
  • Four (4) year mechanical maintenance experience or formal training.
  • Four (4) year mechanical maintenance experience or formal training in a healthcare setting.
Licenses & Certifications
  • NFPA 99 6040 Certification (within 6 months of hire). Required
  • Building Operators Certification (BOMA / ASHRAE / ASHE / OTHER). Preferred
  • EPA Refrigerant Certification. Preferred
  • If position requires driving a company vehicle, the following requirements apply:
    • Must be 21 years of age to drive a UW Health Fleet vehicle and must be 25 years of age to drive a UW Health vehicle rated for 15 or more passengers.
    • Ability to be insured by Hospital’s risk management insurer which requires (1) a valid Driver’s License and (2) successfully passing a driving background check.
    Required
  • Valid Drivers License. Required

 

Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


 

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