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Maintenance Engineer

Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL · $28.17–$35.21 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you found a problem before it became a bigger repair.

What they are checking: Whether they think about prevention, which saves money and avoids disruptions to patients.

What would you do

This role covers off-campus owned and leased buildings. How do you plan your day when you have calls at several sites?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize by safety and urgency across locations instead of just working in order.

How do you decide whether to fix something yourself or call an outside contractor?

What they are checking: Whether they know their limits and think about cost, safety and code compliance.

A medical office calls because water is leaking from the ceiling while patients are inside. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Protecting people and equipment first, then finding and stopping the source.

About the work

Walk me through how you diagnose an HVAC unit that is running but not cooling.

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot step by step, checking airflow, refrigerant and controls before replacing parts.

Tell me about electrical work you have done, such as panel boards, wiring or replacing motors.

What they are checking: Whether they have real electrical skills and follow lockout tagout before working on equipment.

How do you make sure electrical work meets the National Electrical Code?

What they are checking: Whether they know code requirements, since mistakes can cause fires or injuries.

Tell me about carpentry, drywall, ceiling and VCT flooring repairs you have done.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the range of building repairs the posting lists.

How do you replace a door closer or fix a door that will not latch, and why does it matter in healthcare buildings?

What they are checking: Understanding that doors affect security and fire safety, not just convenience.

How do you keep track of the work orders you complete?

What they are checking: Whether they document repairs clearly so the hospital has records for safety and planning.

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The full job description

As published by Silver Cross Hospital.

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Position Summary: Responsible for maintenance, service and repairs of off-campus owned and leased real estate to assure the safe and reliable operation of the buildings and equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Ability to analytically think and reason, diagnose problems, determine if the work can be self-performed or if outside resource needs to be contacted. • Must be able to operate hand, power, and specialty tools to perform all required maintenance duties. • Knowledgeable in all areas of building operations and maintenance, including but not limited to; carpentry, electrical, HVAC, painting & plumbing. • Maintain, repair and replace doors, frames, and hardware. Maintain and repair drywall partitions, acoustical ceiling systems, and VCT flooring. • Perform maintenance and repairs on electrical distribution, including but not limited to, panel boards, conduit and wiring, light fixtures, switches and receptacles. Replace electric motors on hot water recirculation pumps, exhaust fans, and condenser fans. • Assure electrical systems are in compliance with the National Electrical Code. • Inspect and test emergency power systems, nurse call systems, fire alarm and detection systems, access control, alarm systems and communication systems. • Operate, maintain or coordinate/schedule maintenance of boilers, air handlers, rooftop HVAC equipment, water heaters, water softeners, building control systems. • Minor painting touch-up as required for minor drywall repairs. • Replace faulty, damaged or broken plumbing, faucets, and fixtures. Repair leaks/breaks in domestic water supply lines. Power rod branch domestic waste lines. • Maintain and replenish a limited supply of parts for inventory. • Schedule and maintain records of all regulatory inspections of fire detection and notification systems, fire suppression systems and fire extinguishers. • Assist in the formulation and administration of the capital maintenance budget. • May be required to perform fire drills, in-services on the operation and maintenance of fire extinguishers, fire and burglar systems. • May be required to perform limited housekeeping or security duties as required to maintain a safe and healthy environment. • Must be able to work off ladders, flat and pitched roofs, attics, crawl spaces and other confined spaces. • Must be available 24/7 for emergencies. • Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits • Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct Required Qualifications : Education and Training : • High School Graduate or equivalent, Trade School Certificate • 5 years of industrial maintenance experience Work Shift Details: Nights, 3rd Shift 11pm to 7:30 am and rotating weekends and holidays Department: BUILDING SERVICES Benefits for You At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members. Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes: · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Life Insurance · Flexible Spending Account · Other voluntary benefit plans · PTO and Sick time · 401(k) plan with a match · Wellness program · Tuition Reimbursement Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits. The expected pay for this position is listed below: $28.17 - $35.21 The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

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