Hospital Maintenance Technician — Safeguard & Improve Care

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Engineering Department with building maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of hospital facilities and campus grounds. The role requires performing a variety of tasks, reporting major problems to the Facilities Manager, and contributing to a safe, compliant, and compassionate patient environment.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable with reading drawings, using tools, and performing routine upkeep while upholding

Qualifications

• Ability to read mechanical and architectural drawings.
• Interest in learning basic mechanical repairs, carpentry, plumbing, and equipment repairs.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff.
• Ability to move heavy equipment up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Healthcare experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, operates, and cleans hospital facilities and exterior grounds.
• Assists in minor repairs and reports major problems to Facilities Manager.
• Cleans grounds, sidewalks, parking areas and removes litter.
• Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, electrical, masonry, and drywall tasks.
• Moves furniture and assembles equipment as needed.
• Responds to emergency facility issues and performs emergency repairs.
• Maintains logs, completes work orders, tests and inspections.
• Serves on facility fire and emergency response teams.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical repairs

Interpersonal communication

Heavy lifting

Tool use

Basic computer skills

Healthcare experience desired

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Engineering Department with building maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of hospital facilities and campus grounds. The role requires performing a variety of tasks, reporting major problems to the Facilities Manager, and contributing to a safe, compliant, and compassionate patient environment.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable with reading drawings, using tools, and performing routine upkeep while upholding