Facilities Engineer

We are seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer / Facility Technician with hands-on experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems to support United Airlines' 24/7 critical operations campus in Arlington Heights, IL. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting abilities, mechanical aptitude, and an understanding of critical facility infrastructure and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain critical facility systems, including UPS, ATS, chillers, high-voltage electrical distribution, and fire alarm control panels.
• Perform hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS), understand system thresholds, and identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Follow established Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and facility safety protocols.
• Coordinate and oversee external vendors and contractors performing work on critical infrastructure.
• Support incident response, escalation, and resolution to maintain continuous facility operations.
• Work independently during assigned shifts while collaborating with facility teams and other campus personnel.

Job Title: Critical Facilities Engineer/Facility Technician III & IV.

Location: (Onsite) – Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

Duration: 12+ Months Contract with potential extension.

Shift Requirements:

· Second Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

· Third Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM.

· Initial first-shift training may be required (approximately 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) before transitioning to the assigned shift.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical maintenance, or related facility operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing facility equipment and systems.
• Understanding of critical facility infrastructure, electrical/mechanical systems, and operational safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Ability to work independently, follow established procedures, and respond effectively to operational issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with employees, vendors, and contractors in a busy operations environment.
• Willingness to work second or third shift, including weekend coverage based on operational scheduling.
• Ability to work onsite in Arlington Heights, IL, and comfortably walk across a large campus throughout the shift.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience working in data centers, critical facilities, commercial buildings, or other mission-critical environments.

Familiarity with UPS, ATS, chillers, high-voltage electrical distribution, fire alarm systems, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Knowledge of Methods of Procedure (MOPs), NFPA standards, and electrical safety practices.

OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, and EPA certifications/licenses are preferred but not mandatory.

Experience Guidelines:

Facility Technician III: Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience.

Facility Technician IV: Approximately 5–8 years preferred. Candidates with additional relevant experience are welcome.

A reasonable, good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position rate may differ based on current location & experience level. Benefits will be available, and details are available at the following links:

Benefits Details: https://view.onedigital.com/harveynash2026contractors

401K Plan: Our employees work hard, which is why Harvey Nash is proud to contribute to their hard-earned savings with a 401(k)-retirement plan that includes a 10% company match on all deferrals. We also offer a Roth 401(k) for even more flexibility. Employees 21 years of age or older, and have completed 3 months of service, are eligible to participate.