Hospital Maintenance Technician — Day Shift

Lake Behavioral Hospital; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) company match

On-site cafeteria

Discounted meals

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Lake Behavioral Hospital in Waukegan, IL is hiring a Maintenance Worker to perform painting, plumbing, electrical, and preventive maintenance on hospital facilities. The role includes tests and inspections of physical plant equipment and routine janitorial duties under minimal supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (tech school preferred), experience with hand/power tools, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; two years of technical or trade school preferred.
• Experience operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment with proper safety.
• Experience in building maintenance and basic mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Paint, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, and tests/inspections of hospital equipment.
• Clean and change air filters, kitchen grease traps, and stove hood filters.
• Dispose of infectious/contaminated waste from the hospital.
• Maintain hospital grounds, light fixtures, and replace bulbs as needed.
• Perform preventive electrical tests and install/repair mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Follow infection control, OSHA, safety and risk management policies.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Building maintenance

Mechanical engineering basics

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical school (2 years)

Job description

Lake Behavioral Hospital in Waukegan, IL is hiring a Maintenance Worker to perform painting, plumbing, electrical, and preventive maintenance on hospital facilities. The role includes tests and inspections of physical plant equipment and routine janitorial duties under minimal supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (tech school preferred), experience with hand/power tools, and a valid driver’s license.