Facilities & Maintenance Tech I - On-Site

Woodward Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus opportunity

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation/Sick Time

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking a Facilities Technician/Maintenance Technician I for an on-site role in Niles, IL. You will perform routine maintenance on equipment and building systems, troubleshoot issues, and support senior technicians on repair projects.

Daily duties include documenting maintenance activities, ensuring safety compliance, and performing light plumbing, HVAC, and electrical tasks as needed. You will also help with general building upkeep and life-safety inspections.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain equipment.
• Preventive maintenance of machinery and systems.
• Troubleshooting straightforward mechanical issues.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Adherence to safety protocols in a maintenance environment.
• Team-focused communication to meet maintenance objectives.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures for tasks.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools for maintenance.
• Time management to complete tasks on schedule.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot straightforward mechanical problems using established guidelines.
• Maintain maintenance records and logs of activities.
• Assist senior technicians on complex repairs and projects.
• Ensure safety compliance during all maintenance tasks.
• Prioritize and respond to urgent maintenance and safety issues.
• Perform general building maintenance tasks (patching, painting, furniture repair).
• Perform light plumbing tasks (fixtures, piping) as needed.
• Handle light HVAC and electrical tasks (belts, filters, bulbs).
• Inspect life safety systems and report deficiencies.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Operational Procedures

Tool Handling

Time Management

Quality Assurance

Job description

Woodward Inc. is seeking a Facilities Technician/Maintenance Technician I for an on-site role in Niles, IL. You will perform routine maintenance on equipment and building systems, troubleshoot issues, and support senior technicians on repair projects.

Daily duties include documenting maintenance activities, ensuring safety compliance, and performing light plumbing, HVAC, and electrical tasks as needed. You will also help with general building upkeep and life-safety inspections.