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As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title OPERATING ENGINEER

Position Number 8102836

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name FACILITIES LSC

Location Code FACILITIES LSC (07211A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

The Operating Engineer will be under the direct supervision of the Chief and Assistant Chief Engineers. Duties include, but are not limited to, operating or assisting in the operation of:

+ all HVAC equipment

+ motors, turbines, combustion engines, and pumps

+ air compressors

+ ice/refrigeration equipment

+ chillers (centrifugal, screw & reciprocating)

+ hot water boilers

+ low-pressure steam boiler

+ elevators

+ fire suppression systems

+ ADA equipment

+ building automation systems ( BAS )

+ may at times be needed to assist with snow removal

+ other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

+ High School Diploma, Trade School or GED graduate.

+ Three years of related experience;

+ Member of Local 399 Operating Engineers Union or enrollment in said union within 90 days of accepting position as operating engineer.

Qualifications

+ Ability to read and interpret MEPFP as-built drawings

+ Ability to use tools of the trade

+ Ability to work in high and/or confined spaces

+ Ability to carry materials to perform work functions

+ Must be able to lift to 50 pounds

+ Must supply their own hand tools

+ Must be in good physical condition with the ability to assist with snow removal and other labor-intensive requests

+ Must be able to work irregular hours if needed to perform job requirements

+ Must be able to work successfully with other trades to perform job duties

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

+ City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License

+ Must be in good standing with IUOE Local 399

+ Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing, and maintain the license while employed as an operating engineer

Computer Skills

+ proficient in the operation of building automation systems

+ advanced user of Microsoft Office software

+ advanced user of computerized maintenance management software

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles Yes

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Climbing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Heights, Danger, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date 09/11/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate See CBA - $53.70 p/h

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate See CBA - $53.70 p/h

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/) .

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