Facilities Technician/Maintenance Technician I

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 committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated hourly base pay: $20.67 (minimum) - $26.92 (midpoint) - $33.17 (maximum) Plus overtime

Woodward offers an extensive Total Reward package for this position, including:

• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• Up to 4.5% 401(k) match PLUS another 5% in Woodward stock options contributed to members' 401(k) accounts annually, bringing the retirement benefit opportunity to an amazing 9.5%
• Up to $5250 in Tuition Reimbursement annually for all members
• 11 paid holidays, including a floating holiday
• High quality, low cost medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key 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, examples including patching and painting walls, building and repairing furniture and cabinetry, repairing door hardware and flooring, moving equipment, setting up meetings, etc.
• Light plumbing tasks, examples including faucet/fixture repair/replacement (sinks, toilets, showers, drains, valves), air hose fabrication, piping system replacement, repair, and installation.
• Grounds tasks to maintain and beautify the exterior building and landscaping.
• Light HVAC tasks, examples including replacing belts and filters, adjusting thermostats, and cleaning coils.
• Light electrical tasks such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, and electrical switches and outlets.
• Inspect, maintain and test life safety systems such as emergency lights, fire extinguishers, exit signs.
• Conduct routing inspections of property and report deficiencies

Key Skills:

• Mechanical Aptitude: Proficient in operating and maintaining machinery and equipment according to standard procedures.
• Preventive Maintenance: Skilled in performing routine maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
• Troubleshooting: Capable of identifying and resolving straightforward mechanical issues using established guidelines.
• Technical Documentation: Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics effectively.
• Safety Compliance: Knowledgeable in adhering to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
• Team Collaboration: Effectively communicates and collaborates with team members to achieve maintenance objectives.
• Operational Procedures: Familiarity with standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks and equipment handling.
• Tool Handling: Proficient in using hand and power tools required for maintenance activities.
• Time Management: Efficiently manages time to complete maintenance tasks within designated schedules.
• Quality Assurance: Ensures all maintenance work meets quality standards and contributes to overall work excellence.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S