Building Maintenance

Accelera; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Harwood Heights, IL is seeking a facility maintenance technician. Your role centers on identifying technical issues, performing repairs, replacing worn components, and testing to ensure optimal performance.

You will use technical documentation to guide tasks, conduct preventative maintenance to extend equipment life, and adhere to strict safety protocols while supporting the broader team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on maintenance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Foundational understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Proficient at interpreting basic schematics and blueprints.
• Capable of managing workload and working independently with limited oversight.
• Willingness to adapt to indoor and outdoor work conditions.
• Relevant professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify technical issues, execute repairs, replace worn components, and test to ensure optimal performance.
• Use technical documentation and service requests to guide maintenance activities.
• Perform preventative maintenance to extend equipment and facility longevity.
• Identify operational irregularities or damaged components to maintain reliability.
• Contribute to safety and operational excellence by participating in improvement programs.
• Support the broader team by completing additional tasks as requested by leadership.
• Follow established safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

3+ years experience

HVAC basics

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Blueprint reading

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Your primary focus will involve identifying technical issues, executing necessary repairs, replacing worn components, and conducting thorough testing to ensure optimal performance.

• Utilize technical documentation and service requests to guide your maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure equipment and facility longevity by executing a consistent schedule of preventative maintenance tasks.
• Identify operational irregularities or damaged components to help maintain high standards of equipment reliability.
• Contribute to a culture of safety and operational excellence by participating in improvement programs.
• Support the broader team by completing additional tasks as requested by leadership.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by strictly following established safety protocols and regulations.

Professional Requirements

• Completion of high school, a GED, or an equivalent educational background.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in facility or building maintenance, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
• Foundational understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Maintain a constructive, professional demeanor while demonstrating a commitment to ongoing process refinement.
• Proficiency in interpreting basic schematics and blueprints.
• Capable of managing your own workload and working independently with limited oversight.
• Willingness to adapt to varying work conditions, including both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Possession of relevant professional certifications is considered an advantage.

Physical Demands

The role involves standard office‑related physical activities with limited exposure to safety risks.

• Ability to perform various physical movements including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Availability for infrequent travel to attend corporate or client‑related meetings as necessary.