Maintenance Mechanic

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of essential systems within the facility. This role involves a variety of tasks, including preventive maintenance, repair of mechanical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical background, with expertise in industrial repair and maintenance. Join a compassionate team that values high-quality service and care, and contribute to a positive environment for patients and staff alike. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and have a passion for hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
• High aptitude for motors, pulleys, drives, and transmission units.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on facility equipment.
• Conduct fire alarm drills and emergency generator testing.
• Manage seasonal snow removal and exterior debris cleanup.

Skills

Industrial mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Electrical wiring

Welding

Interpreting building drawings

Schematic diagrams

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Under the direction of the Director, Facilities & Engineering, the engineering personnel are expected to perform at a high level of competency in preventive maintenance and repair of the facility.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

This position is expected to work across trade disciplines to and including but not limited to the following; rodding of sewer lines, painting, plastering, pulling of electrical wiring, conduit bending, light bulb replacement. Must also perform lock repair, translogic tube system repair and maintenance, welding, brazing, torch cutting, pump installations, heat exchanger maintenance, roof drains, storm drains, etc as directed by immediate supervisor.

Performs timely repair and preventive maintenance on all laundry and kitchen equipment, oiling and lubrication of all facility motors, replacement of fan belts, conveyors and facility compactor preventive maintenance. Also performs building roof inspections, inspects all process pumps and controls. May also perform coil cleaning of all rooftop heating and coiling units, including satellite facilities.

Responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Facility fire alarm drills and device testing.
• Facility emergency generator weekly testing.
•  Repair and maintenance of translogic tube system
• Repair and maintenance to nurse call stations.
• Seasonal snow removal and salting of walks and lots.
• Exterior debris clean up and trash removal on weekly basis or as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Relamping and ballast replacement.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

High School Diploma required.

Two to four years experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance and trade school certificate of completion preferred.

This position must have a high aptitude for motors, pulleys, drives, transmission units, and gearboxes etc.

Must be able to interpret building drawings and schematic diagrams.

Documented certificate of completion from a reputable vocational/trade school in maintenance applications and theory preferred.