Facilities Technician - Maintenance & Safety Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

401(k) match + stock options

Tuition reimbursement

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Illinois facility. You will perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate records while adhering to safety guidelines.

The role supports senior technicians and helps ensure reliable operation of critical systems in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude, preventive maintenance skills, and the ability to read technical manuals.

Qualifications

• Basic maintenance on equipment following standard operating procedures.
• Able to identify and resolve straightforward mechanical issues using established guidelines.
• Maintain logs and records of maintenance activities to ensure accurate tracking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Routine Maintenance: Performs basic maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery following standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot Equipment Issues: Identifies and resolves straightforward mechanical problems using established methods and tools.
• Maintain Maintenance Records: Documents maintenance activities and updates logs to ensure accurate tracking of work performed.
• Assist Senior Technicians: Supports experienced mechanics by providing assistance during complex maintenance and repair projects.
• Ensure Safety Compliance: Follows safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe working environment during all maintenance activities.
• Prioritize and respond promptly to urgent maintenance and safety issues.
• General building maintenance tasks, including patching and painting, furniture repair, door hardware, flooring, moving equipment, and meeting setup.
• Light plumbing tasks, light HVAC tasks, light electrical tasks, life safety system inspections.
• Inspect, maintain and test life safety systems and conduct routing inspections of property.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Operational procedures

Tool handling

Time management

Quality assurance

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Illinois facility. You will perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate records while adhering to safety guidelines.

The role supports senior technicians and helps ensure reliable operation of critical systems in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude, preventive maintenance skills, and the ability to read technical manuals.