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Facilities Engineer II-Part Time Rotating Shift

Northwestern Medicine · Grayslake, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a repair you made on mechanical equipment that prevented an unscheduled shutdown.

What they are checking: Whether they work to prevent failures, not just react to them.

This role is part time with a shifting schedule. How does that fit your situation?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the Friday, Saturday and weekday hours the posting describes.

What would you do

During a Friday second shift at Grayslake, a boiler trips offline. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can take emergency action safely and know who to call when working with minimal supervision.

How would you respond if a generator failed to start during a power outage test?

What they are checking: Whether they understand life safety requirements for hospital emergency power.

A department calls saying their area is too hot. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Whether they can trace a comfort complaint back to the real cause.

About the work

Walk me through how you operate and monitor a high pressure boiler during your shift.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on experience with power plant equipment and safe operating limits.

What do you check on your rounds of chillers, cooling towers and medical air compressors?

What they are checking: Whether they know what normal looks like and can spot problems early.

What licenses do you hold as an operating engineer?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the licensing requirement for operating plant equipment.

How do you use an energy management system to keep spaces comfortable and efficient?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance comfort for patients with efficient operation.

How do you stay safe when working around electrical switchgear?

What they are checking: Whether they follow lockout/tagout and other safety practices without exception.

How do you hand off to the next engineer so they know what happened on your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they keep clear logs and communicate open issues in a 24-hour plant.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

**This part-time role is scheduled for 24 hours per week (48 hours per pay period) and may vary based on operational needs. In most cases, the schedule includes: • 8-hour second shifts on Fridays and Saturdays on 2nd shift. • 8 additional weekday hours, either split into shorter shifts or one full day ** The Facilities Engineer II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. • As a licensed operating engineer, operates and maintains building mechanical systems and equipment. Power Plant equipment includes high pressure boilers, chillers, and medical air compressors. The goals are to operate the equipment safely, efficiently, and reliably with the minimal occurrences of unscheduled shutdowns. In addition, to provide comfortable condition and safe occupant ambient space. Responsibilities: • Operates and assists in maintaining and repairing all power plant equipment with minor supervision. Monitors other engineering systems and to take emergency actions as necessary. • Operates high pressure boilers and related equipment. Which includes chillers, cooling towers, domestic hot water heating system, water heating system, generators, electrical switchgear, energy management system. • Properly performs safety checks on plant equipment. Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. • Cleans and paints equipment, piping, and associated accessories in power plant and mechanical rooms. • Chemically analyzes boiler, chiller, cooling tower and all closed loop systems. • Performs chemical analysis test and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boiler, cooling tower and closed loops. • Changes and disposes of chemical drums properly and uses proper safety equipment while working with chemicals. Understands the importance of chemical balance in all systems. • Responds to plant emergencies and knows location of firefighting equipment. • Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation. • Performs scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with organizational and regulatory protocols, policies, and standards. • Operates facility equipment and systems on a routine and as needed basis in a safe and efficient manner. • May assist contractors/vendors with repairs, maintenance, and construction. Required: • High school diploma or equivalent • 2-3 years relevant building maintenance experience • Technical training in maintenance field; HVAC/R trade school certifiction or equivalent • Licensed as a Stationary Engineer OR the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire. • Valid driver’s license (must provide Driving Abstract) Preferred: • Hospital or military experience • One year training in Boiler Maintenance • Current universal refrigerant certification Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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