Facilities Technician/Maintenance Technician I

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

## Facilities Technician/Maintenance Technician IApply: On-Site: Niles, IL, US: Full time: Posted Today: JR113967Woodward 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. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee). Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.