at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50715
Department: Facilities Mgmt CH
Salary/Grade: 399/S5
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. Pay for this position will be $55.19 per hour. Rate is determined by collective bargaining agreement.
Job Summary:
Reporting to and under the direction of the Chief and Assistant Chief Maintenance Engineers, directly manages a portion of the shop staff in the safe and efficient operation of all building mechanical, plumbing, and control systems including the associated utility distribution networks. Operates, maintains, repairs, and replaces building infrastructure related equipment including, but not limited to, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, plumbing, temperature controls, and instrumentation.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Organizes and assigns daily work schedules and assignments for staff, assuring completion of routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities in accordance with the unit Service Level Agreement.
- Operates, maintains, repairs, and replaces the building plumbing, mechanical, and ventilation systems including associated distribution piping and ancillary equipment.
- Maintains good order and discipline among personnel consistent with university and departmental policies, requesting commendatory or disciplinary action to the shop supervisors.
- Mentors and provides technical guidance and oversight to employees.
- Manages time sheets, vacation requests, attendance for employees.
- Provides reports to shop supervisors on the condition, renewal needs, and routine maintenance of facilities, components, and related activities including post-incident summaries and root cause analyses.
- Identifies and recommends employee safety, technical, soft-skill training, and professional development opportunities as required to ensure optimum unit performance and development.
- Participates in interviews and recommendations for hiring or promotion of qua
