Field Service Engineer jobs in Illinois

Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the efficient operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment throughout the Field Museum. Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the work is performed in accordance with the standards and procedures of the Field Museum.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete daily maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, work requests; identify and report maintenance problems or physical hazards; monitor building mechanical systems; inspect and repair plumbing systems.
• Maintain central plant operations, including boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Monitor, analyze, and adjust building automation systems to maintain proper conditions for objects, visitors, and staff.
• Perform scheduled and assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Record maintenance and repair information in accordance with guidelines established by management.
• Respond to building emergencies including, but not limited to: leaks, fire, elevators
• Ensure all equipment and work areas are safe, clean, neat, and orderly at all times, with emphasis on safety and accident prevention
• Maintain positive working relationships with Museum staff, responding to requests and issues in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
• Ability to access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations related to position requirements
• Supervise and train Assistant Engineer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• City of Chicago Stationary Engineers license preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4 years experience
• Exhibit excellent customer-service orientation in responding to requests.
• Display follow-through in carrying out directions from management. Demonstrate teamwork in relations with co-workers
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, kneel, and crouch

Schedule:

Monday: Off

Tuesday: Off

Wednesday: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Thursday: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Friday: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Saturday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday's: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Important Note: In order to protect the health and safety of our employees, guests and their families, the Field Museum is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions from the vaccine will not be considered as given the nature of this position, we are unable to provide an accommodation for anyone who has not been vaccinated.

The Field Museum is an equal opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class. We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, to identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

The Field Museum strives to ensure that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accessibility@fieldmuseum.org.