Relief Engineer Chicago

Position Title

Relief Engineer Chicago

Category

Physical Resources

Position Number

Posting Number

S0001363

Location

Chicago

Open Date

05/05/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Job Type

Part-Time

Working Hours

Monday-Friday (some evenings and weekend hours will be requried).

Position Summary

Roosevelt University seeks a Relief Operating Engineer to be held responsible for operating, and maintaining in good running order all machinery and equipment as assigned per the Engineer’s duties.


This position is located on the Chicago campus and reports to the Chief Engineer. Occasional travel to the Schaumburg campus will be required.



The salary for this position is $49.70/hour .


This is a union position and will require union membership; health and wellness benefits are provided by the union.



Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [email protected].


Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected] .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• At least 5 years previous experience as an operating engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to read and work off blue prints and schematics.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and detailed equipment maintenance and safety records.
• Previous experience with PC based building automation systems (i.e. Johnson Controls Metasys, Seimens Apogee, and Control Engineering Ensemble).
• The qualified candidate must be a current member, in good standing with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399.

Years of Experience Required

5

Required Education

High School/GED

Certification/Licensure Required

Current City of Chicago License for Stationary Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

Earned Associates Degree is a plus.


Previous experience working with an automated work order system.

Equipment Operated

Office equipment (desktop computer, laptop, office printer/ multi-function device and phone). Occasional use of the telephone and Nextel portable direct connect phone will be required.

Working Conditions

This position requires the physical ability to perform heavy lifting, opening and closing of large valves under steam or water pressure, and the ability to work from ladders and scaffold under approved OSHA guidelines.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information