ENGINEER - LOCAL 399KENNEDY-KING COLLEGEKennedy-King College (KKC), one of the seven colleges of the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), is seeking a skilled and dedicated Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of its campus facilities. Reporting to and working at the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Engineer is responsible for providing professional engineering services that ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of college buildings, building systems, and grounds.
Located on Chicago's South Side, Kennedy-King College serves a diverse student population and is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, workforce development, and community engagement. The Engineer plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment that supports the college's educational mission.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:Provide efficient and professional engineering services related to the operation, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of Kennedy-King College facilities, building systems, and grounds. The Engineer is responsible for ensuring that campus infrastructure operates safely, effectively, and in compliance with applicable regulations, while supporting a high-quality learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment, machinery and buildings.
- Operates and repairs heating and ventilation equipment, steam plants, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigeration equipment, air conditioning units, fans and automatic/power oiling pumps and engines.
- Adheres to all standards of operation, laws, statues and industry best practices.
- Maintains building equipment and machinery to keep them in excellent working conditions.
- Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
- Must possess a Stationary Engineers License recognized through the City Colleges of Chicago.
- Current membership in Local # 399's is preferred.
- Knowledge of the operation and repair of heating and ventilation equipment, steam plants, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigeration equipment, air-conditioning units, fans and automatic/power oiling pumps and engines.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of a pool is preferred.
- Must have familiarity with rooftop HVAC units.
- Must have knowledge of other trades.
- Experience with Johnson Controls BAS system preferred.
WORK SCHEDULE: Thursday-Monday; 11pm-7amNote: Work schedule is subject to change based upon facility hours of operation. Advance notice will be communicated in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION: Pay Rate: $57.52 per hour. The rate paid is in accordance with the respective bargaining agreement.Benefits information is found at ;/strong>
This position is represented by Engineers - Local 399
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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