https://careers.aloa.org Latest ALOA CareerCenter Jobs Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:50:05 Z https://careers.aloa.org/jobs/rss/22165657/building-engineer https://careers.aloa.org/jobs/rss/22165657/building-engineer Chicago, Illinois, General Description: Provides building maintenance and preventative maintenance for services across the Illinois Tech ( IIT ) Mies Campus to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for students, staff, faculty, and tenants. Monitors, operates, maintains, and repairs building equipment and systems including, but not limited to heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, infrastructure, carpentry, locks & keying, and grounds maintenance, including snow removal. Works under direct supervision of the area manager (AM)/lead building engineer ( LBE ); in the absence of or at the direction of the AM/ LBE , makes independent decisions concerning maintenance and preventative maintenance issues. Promotes a positive and inclusive work environment with respectful interactions with others. Works collaboratively and creatively with team members in the Facilities Department as well as with campus partners. Educates and instructs designated maintenance mechanics, trainees, and grounds workers by demonstrating the best method for troubleshooting problems and maintaining systems/controls such as HVAC , to ensure effective day to day operations of buildings. Performs all duties in compliance with established IIT safety requirements; work order procedures; and procurement, vendor, supplier, and purchasing requirements. This is a union position covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement ( CBA ) between Illinois Tech and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 . Current and future Collective Bargaining Agreements ( CBA ) determine this position's wages. The current starting rate, as of March 2025, is $48.02 per hour. Department: Facilities Maintenance (Union) Position Category: Full Time Education & Experience: 1. High school diploma or GED ; required. 2. Associates Degree or Stationary Engineer Education Certificate; preferred 3. Completion of an approved stationary engineer training program; or other qualified training program; required. 4. 2 years of experience after receiving the City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License; preferred. 5. Experience within a high-rise building with complex systems; preferred. 6. 2 years of experience as a City of Chicago Stationary Engineer in a high-pressure steam environment; preferred. 7. 4 years of experience HVAC , plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical; Preferred. 8. 2 years of experience with boiler/pressure vessels; required. 9. Formal training, education, or certification in electrical; preferred. 10. Prior experience as a first responder to building problems; a plus. 11. Experience working in a variety of commercial occupancy building with tenants or in an educational or hospitality environment; preferred. 12. Experience in a building that incorporates LEED operations and maintenance; a plus. Knowledge & Skills: 1. Knowledge of City of Chicago building codes. 2. Demonstrates ongoing professional/trade education and training. 3. Possesses the knowledge and ability to work in and produce documents in Excel, Word, and Outlook; a plus. 4. Technical knowledge of computerized control and building automation software and systems; required. 5. Knowledge of general mechanical systems, boilers, electricity, plumbing, soldering, brazing, welding, and HVAC controls; required. 6. Locksmith skills; a plus. 7. Able to read and interpret documents, schematics, and blueprints. 8. Able to perform mathematical functions relevant to the position. Knowledge & Skills: 1. Has good verbal and written communication skills and demonstrates the ability to partner and collaborate with individuals and organizations to achieve desired results. Communicates effectively in English; both verbal and written. 2. Is proficient in problem-solving (troubleshooting) and development of solutions in a complex work environment. 3. Demonstrates experience working independently and on a team. 4. Performs repair issues across a broad spectrum of services, recognizes and effectively troubleshoots problems, and prioritizes work. 5. Demonstrates the ability to complete jobs independently with high-quality workmanship, minimal supervision, and in a timely manner. 6. Demonstrates the ability to take ownership for the overall flow of work and timely completion to meet customer service requirements and to minimize the down time of building repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance. 7. Considers safety in all aspects of the execution of the work to contribute to a safe environment for the students, staff, faculty, tenants, and visitors in accordance with Illinois Tech Environmental Health and Safety, and other Federal, State, or City Agencies. 8. Uses a variety of specific hand and power tools, electric meters, equipment, lifts, ladders, and scaffolds to perform duties. General Skills: 1. Possesses the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment on multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities. 2. Has the ability to work independently and make decisions involving considerable initiative and ingenuity. 3. Is an effective communicator and collaborator with the ability to negotiate and gain buy-in with critical partners and customers. 4. Possesses the ability to maintain compliance with IIT safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:15:51 -0400 https://careers.aloa.org/jobs/rss/22138203/locksmith https://careers.aloa.org/jobs/rss/22138203/locksmith Bloomington, Illinois, The Locksmith maintains, repairs, installs, and manages all campus locking and access control systems to ensure the physical security of university facilities, employees, students, and assets. This position provides expert technical support for mechanical locks, electronic access systems, key control, and door hardware while maintaining compliance with institutional security policies.  This is a full time, on-campus position.  Generous benefits include health options, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition scholarship programs for employees and dependents.   Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and repair locks and door hardware; install new locks, cylinders, panic bars, closures, hinges, and related hardware; repair, re-key, adjust or replace mechanical lock systems; troubleshoot door alignment and hardware failures Manage key control and security system records; issue, track, and document all key assignments; maintain computerized key management database; ensure compliance with institutional key control policy; use available technology to interact with the work order system Maintain electronic access control systems; assist in installation and programming of card-access systems; replace electronic locks and components; work with IT/security contractors to support electronic platforms Respond to emergency lockouts and security requests; provide on-call or after-hours support as needed; resolve urgent lock failures that impact building access or safety Perform security assessments of building entries; evaluate door conditions and security hardware; recommend upgrades to enhance building security; identify areas of vulnerability Support campus construction and renovation projects; coordinate lock specifications with contractors; ensure new installations match campus standards; assist other trades within the maintenance department; perform general facility support tasks as assigned   Requirements: High school diploma/GED required; Licensure/apprenticeship preferred (Certified Registered Locksmith) Minimum of three years experience; expert knowledge of mechanical lock systems, door hardware, keying and master-keying Preference for ability to read blueprints, hardware schedules, and keying charts Occasional weekend and evening hours; on-call for emergencies Participate in 24/7 on-call roster Participate in the snow removal on-call roster Participate in department safety training Valid driver’s license Physical demands: Frequently requires ability to lift 10 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.; Consistently requires twisting, turning, repetitive hand/wrist motion and forearm rotation, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, balancing and reaching above shoulder and down to floor,  standing, walking, traveling from building to building multiple times a day    Application Information : Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/ . Feel free to also include a resume and cover letter.  Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.     Submit to: hr@iwu.edu Illinois Wesleyan University Human Resources, Holmes 209 1312 N. Park Street Bloomington, IL  61701  Phone: (309) 556-3536 Fax:  (309) 556-1710    The final candidate will pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation.   $26.67/hr   An overview of IWU benefits can be found here . Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:53:38 -0400