Associate Building Engineer

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, the third-largest Holocaust museum in the world, is hiring an Associate Building Engineer. Reporting to the Associate Director of Building Operations, the engineer operates, inspects, maintains, and repairs the Museum's mechanical and electrical systems. This is a salaried, non-exempt, overtime-eligible position.

Responsibilities:
• Help develop and carry out the annual facilities plan, including capital improvements and maintenance
• Support central plant operations (chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, HVAC) and maintain exact temperature and humidity standards
• Serve as the Facilities team's primary contact for preventive maintenance and repairs, keeping service records
• Support setup and breakdown for Museum events
• Act as a contact for facility emergencies
• Ensure prompt, positive responses to requests from other departments

Qualifications:
• Technical degree or certification and/or 2–3 years in facilities maintenance or management
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Familiarity with building automation systems; carpentry and hand-tool skills strongly preferred
• Knowledge of building safety and code compliance
• Available evenings and weekends as needed; able to lift up to 45 lbs.

Salary:
$65,000–$75,000.

Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and retirement plan contributions.