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Steam and Power Plant III - Facilities Management Admin

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Dec 05, 2025


Steam and Power Plant III - Facilities Management Admin

Steam and Power Plant III - Facilities Management Admin

Hiring Department: Facilities Management Admin

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1038057

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: TBD

Shift: Evenings

# of Positions: 5

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: December 18, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $60.53 - 60.53 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Under the supervision of a Steam and Power Plant V operate all University building mechanical and electrical systems. The Steam & Power Plant III reports to a Steam & Power Plant IV, who in turn reports to a Steam & Power Plant V.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Operate and maintain heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, central utility plant, steam plant and the co
  • generation plant.
  • Perform maintenance on all air handling units and air distribution systems.
  • Operate and maintain heat exchangers, steam generators, distillers, demineralizers, air compressors, and other systems.
  • Operate boilers and high temperature hot water generators using gas and/or oil as fuel. Operate diesel engines and electrical generators.
  • Operate and maintain boiler systems including fuel, feed water, chemicals, controls, pumping, and expansion tanks.
  • Operate and maintain refrigeration equipment including condenser and chilled water systems, cooling towers, and pumps.
  • Check temperatures, pressures, water levels, humidity, and air flow. Read meters and maintain operating and maintenance records. Operate building automation computers.
  • Operate swimming pools, including pumps, filters, chemical feed and testing equipment. Operate electrical switchgear and ice grooming equipment.
  • Operate and/or maintain life safety systems, including fire pumps and fire line distribution systems. Respond to fire calls and emergency calls. Operate, maintain or direct maintenance of fire alarm systems and fire line distribution systems.
  • Regulate and/or control water now, air now, gas now, oxygen now, and dry vacuum.
  • Perform utility shutdowns and startups as required. Read building mechanical drawings.
  • Prepare written reports detailing response to operations, service calls and equipment maintenance.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications Required:

  1. High school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in the maintenance and operation of steam and power plant equipment.
  3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience in a position comparable to the Steam and Power Plant II.
  4. Possession of current/valid licenses and certificates, as required by the employing institution.


To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18464?c=uic

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