Maintenance Engineer Lead (3rd Shift)

at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

53557

Department:

Facilities Mgmt EV Salary/Grade:

399/S4

Job Summary:

Reporting to and under the direction of the Chief and Assistant Chief Maintenance Engineers, 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. The role will support the department's mission and values by exhibiting the following: inclusiveness, respect, initiative, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. The incumbent will strive to provide excellent service when performing job responsibilities and will practice safe work procedures, and follow safety rules at all times.

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; participates in annual employee performance reviews of subordinate personnel; 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; Assists in management, identification, and purchase of equipment, supplies, and supplemental contracted resources; Acts as liaison with customers and Facilities Customer Service; Other duties as assigned; Must be available and capable of responding to irregularities during evenings and weekends ensuring 24 hour, 7 day per week coverage. Miscellaneous To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account