Refrigeration Plant Operator, Full time, Days - The University of Chicago Medicine

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Company, as a Refrigeration Plant Operator in the Facilities/Enginerring & trades department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

In the absence or vacancy of a Master Refrigeration Plant Operator, operates and maintains the central refrigeration system. Repairs and maintains building utility systems and appliances; fabricates and assembles components of central refrigeration systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates the chiller plant to optimize the efficient production of cooling for the medical center
• Maintains the central plant chilling equipment to promote efficient operations, minimize down time and maximize the equipment’s useful life
• Maintains the water treatment system effectively to control freezing, organic growth, rust, scaling and dirt etc
• Using hand tools, powered tools, and welding equipment, fabricates and assembles components of central refrigeration systems according to blueprints or schematic drawings and knowledge for operations of refrigeration systems
• Performs welding including Arc, Gas, HeliArc and spot welding
• Adjusts and repairs central air compressors
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment used in the performance of duties
• Requisitions materials and supplies as needed in the absence of Master Refrigeration Plant Operator
• Keeps working areas neat, clean and safe
• Communicates with patients, visitors, and other hospital employees with tact and courtesy
• Offers assistance to patients and visitors requiring special assistance
• Maintains patients rights to privacy
• Follows through on all assigned duties until completion
• Ensures safety of patients, visitors, and other hospital employees
• Maintains personnel appearance in accordance with Departmental Policy on dress and uniform
• Completes departmental required paperwork in timely and eligible fashion
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of recognized apprentice program as Building engineer or equivalent progressive experience in building repair and maintenance
• Five years of experience with large refrigeration equipment systems including five years maintaining the medical center’s refrigeration plant
• Experience in welding with qualifications for certification
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writing
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job
• Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds
• Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient manner
• Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people
• Must be capable of strenuous physical activity

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department: Facilities / Engnrng &Trades - Hyde Park
• CBA Code: SEIU  
• No Visa Sponsorship Available

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.