Engineer Trainee

Engineer Trainee

Under the direct supervision of experienced engineering staff, duties of this position include, but are not limited to, assisting in the operation and maintenance of all boilers, HVAC and related equipment, as well as general building maintenance. May, at times, need to assist with snow removal. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience: Minimum of a high school diploma, GED or trade school diploma, zero-one year of related experience and be an active member of the IOE, Local 399 Engineer apprentice program.

Qualifications: In addition to the minimum education/experience requirements listed above, qualified candidates must have successfully completed a minimum of 4 operating engineer curriculum classes from an approved Local 399 training program. 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. Preferred candidates would also have prior work experience in a university research environment.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: Must be a member of local 399 apprentice program. Computer Skills: Must have computer knowledge and proficiency. Must be proficient with MS Office software (Word and Excel).

Supervisory Responsibilities: No. Required operation of university owned vehicles: No. 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, Animals, Heights, Infectious Diseases, Danger, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather.

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $16.80/hr. Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $16.80/hr.

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—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.