Stationary Engineer Adler Planetarium - 3.7 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $43 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty 403(b) matching Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Parental leave Vision insurance 403(b) Bereavement leave Qualifications Carpentry HVAC control system operation Chiller Fire safety Chiller plant maintenance Stationary Engineer's License Facilities fire safety systems Electrical work Equipment troubleshooting High school diploma or GED Boiler repair Troubleshooting electrical systems Emergency response readiness Electrical maintenance Technical troubleshooting support Building automation systems Mechanical troubleshooting Woodworking Full Job Description Stationary Engineer (Full Time) Union Non-Exempt About the Adler Planetarium The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, a research team to a network of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, the Adler's focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century. Today, the museum typically hosts close to 400,000 visitors annually and reaches millions more through youth STEAM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, online citizen science, and other outreach efforts. With the Adler's support, people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain the confidence to learn more about science and space discovery, and to explore their universe together under the sky we all share. The Position The Stationary Engineer's primary role is to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across all building systems. The Stationary Engineer must be familiar with and demonstrate technical expertise in building mechanical systems such as low-pressure boiler Systems, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Safety Systems, Electrical, Carpentry, and other building components. This is a union position with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) of Chicago, Illinois, and vicinity Local 399. The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Full-Time Stationary Engineer to join our dynamic team located on Chicago's Museum Campus. This individual will be responsible for: Providing proper upkeep of all mechanical equipment, including inspection, troubleshooting, and necessary repairs. Preventative maintenance on all building systems. Maintaining proper building temperatures throughout the facility each season. Work with all exterior mechanical vendors to ensure adequate maintenance. Keep an organized work order schedule and meet deadlines. Ability to multitask for operational needs and special requests. The Work Schedule The typical work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week: Wednesday 2:30-10:30 pm and Thursday-Sunday 10:30 am-6:30 pm. Days off are Monday and Tuesday, and flextime options are available. The Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time) The pay rate for this position is $43.00/hr, as determined by the collective bargaining agreement. Work-Life Balance 35-hour workweek Eligible to accrue up to 15 vacation days per year to start 3 sick days as of date of hire (can accrue up to 6.5 days per year) 7 Adler paid holidays 4 Personal Holidays (Prorated for new hires starting after January 1st) Flexible Work Arrangements Paid Family Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty Paid Parental Leave Competitive Health Coverage Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter flexible spending accounts Adler Paid Short-Term Disability insurance Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) plan with Adler match The Adler match is 100% vested immediately Eligible to enroll as of the date of hire Network of Support through our EAP programs Resources to help address emotional, legal, and financial issues Face-to-face, telephonic, and web-based services Free subscription to the Calm Premium app Employee Loan Program Discounted Onsite Parking Program Free Entrance to Chicago area museums and cultural institutions

The Person Required Qualifications:

Minimum:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Current City of Chicago Stationary Building Engineer License 1-2 years of experience working in a stationary engineer position. Must react well under pressure, multitask, and troubleshoot issues efficiently. Familiar with building automation systems, life systems, and evacuation procedures. Respond to all emergencies calmly and systematically. Good time management, a team player, and a good listener. Able to follow through with proven results.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of experience working as a Stationary Engineer within the City of Chicago. CFC Certification Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a museum facility. The Adler Planetarium is dedicated to complying with its Equal Opportunity employer obligations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email the Human Resources Department at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.