Building Maintenance Technician

Chicago-History-Society; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago History Museum is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to perform routine building maintenance and support mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic systems. You will respond to requests, assist with repairs, preventive maintenance, and events, while ensuring safety and compliance with facilities policies.

Schedule Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; occasional overtime for special events. Requires a High School diploma or GED and 3 years in facilities maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of experience working in facilities maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• General knowledge of safe work practices and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work off-schedule evenings and weekends for coverage during extended hours of operation and for emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests such as hot/cold issues, plumbing, light carpentry, basic electrical, piping repairs, lighting, and leaks.
• Assist with repairs, preventive maintenance, and construction projects.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support events setup/teardown and spaces returned to normal state.
• Provide backup services for meeting room AV needs.
• Provide excellent customer service, responding to requests and emergencies promptly.
• Identify problems, make recommendations, and implement solutions.
• Maintain 24-hr availability for emergency calls.
• Work must be carried out in accordance with policies and procedures established for the facilities department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Carpentry basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Building Maintenance Technician

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Requisition details removed for clarity. Location: Chicago, IL 60614.

The Opportunity

The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out routine building maintenance tasks and assists with the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of CHM mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Respond to a variety of requests such as, but not limited to, hot/cold issues, general plumbing, light carpentry work, basic electrical (not requiring license), piping repairs, lighting issues, and minor leaks
• Assist with all general repairs, preventive maintenance, and construction projects
• Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
• Assist or perform the duties associated with events to include meeting setups and tear downs and spaces returned to their normal state
• Provide backup services for meeting room AV needs
• Provide excellent customer service, responding to requests and emergencies promptly
• Identify problems, make recommendations, and implement solutions
• Maintain 24-hr availability for emergency calls
• Work must be carried out in accordance with policies and procedures established for the facilities department
• Other duties as assigned

Reports To: Museum Facilities Director and works under the supervision of the Lead Building Maintenance Technician

Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Extra hours may be requested to cover special events.

Working Relationships

The Building Maintenance Technician works as part of a team with the Facilities Director, Lead Building Maintenance Technician, and the Chief of Security to ensure proper operation of the museum’s buildings and to achieve excellence in customer service. This person works with staff throughout the museum to ensure temperature, humidity, lighting, and other mechanical systems are running properly. The Building Maintenance Technician also works with outside mechanical contractors and vendors.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience working in facilities maintenance
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
• General knowledge of safe work practices and OSHA regulations
• Ability to work off-schedule evenings and weekends for coverage during extended hours of operation and for emergency situations

Physical Requirements

• Full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, eye/hand coordination, manual activities (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
• Ascend and descend ladders, lifts, and roofs, and work at heights from ladders, lifts, and roofs
• Lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools

Pay Range

The hourly pay for this role is $25-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a current resume and a letter of introduction via the Chicago History Museum application link. For best consideration, submit materials by DATE.

Employment Opportunity Statement

Chicago History Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.