Refrigeration Plant Operator, Days

Company: University of Chicago Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionBe a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Refrigeration Plant Operator in the Facilities/Engineering & Trades department at our Hyde Park Center. 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 downtime and maximize the equipment's useful life.
• Maintains the water treatment system effectively to control freezing, organic growth, rust, scaling, and dirt.
• 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 a timely and legible 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 / Engineering & Trades - Hyde Park.
    • CBA Code: SEIU.
    • No Visa Sponsorship Available.Why Join UsWe'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.UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.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.Compensation & Benefits OverviewUChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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