Associate Building Engineer

About the role

OUR MISSION & IMPACT Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) honors Survivors and victims of the Holocaust by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference. The Museum activates this mission through world-class exhibitions, public programming, and educational initiatives to equip audiences with knowledge, skills, and courage to take a stand for humanity. Today, IHMEC is the third largest Holocaust museum in the world and second largest in the country, impacting hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, law enforcement and community members annually. As a world leader in connecting the history and lessons of the Holocaust, we inspire visitors to become Upstanders, who speak out for what’s right – turning powerful lessons of history into positive actions today. THE POSITION Position Title: Associate Building Engineer Location: Skokie, IL Reports To: Associate Director of Building Operations The Associate Building Engineer is respo nsible for the efficient operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment throughout the Museum . The successful cand idate must be able to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced and multi-faceted e nv i ronment . This individual wi l l maintain positive working relationships with Museum staff and vendors , responding to requests in a profes s ional and timely manner. The Associate Buil ding Engineer is a salaried, nonexempt position, eligible for overtime with no union representation. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES The Associate B uilding Engineer’s primary responsibilities include:

• Aid the development and implementation of an annual facilities plan including, but not limited to, capital improvements (short and long term) and maintenance plans (short and long term);

• Support central plant operation including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, mechanical rooms (HVAC) equipment and systems and ensure that exact temperature and humidity standards are monitored and maintained;

• Serve as primary contact on Facilities staff for preventative maintenance, general maintenance and repair of all museum facilities and grounds, including maintain ing inte rnal service records.

• Occasionally oversee and support event preparation, set-up, and breakdown for all Museum events ;

• Act as a contact for facility related emergencies;

• Participate in ongoing training and education to stay abreast of facilities management/plant operation trends;

• Ensure that facility staff consistently provide positive and prompt response to requests from departments;

• Utilize building knowledge to preserve the aesthetics of the Museum;

• Other responsibilities as assigned by Manager or Senior Leadership Team Member.

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