Maintenance Mechanic IV (2nd Shift)

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 38,559 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation Days
Sick Leave
Retirement benefits
Paid time off

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a full-time Maintenance Mechanic IV for their Main Campus in Palos Hills, Illinois. This role involves maintaining and repairing all electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, eight years of relevant experience, and certifications including a City of Chicago Stationary Engineer’s License. The position requires the ability to read blueprints and communicate effectively within the college community. Generous benefits are offered, including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of eight years as a skilled maintenance mechanic required.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to qualify as insurable.
  • Illinois Swimming Pool Operators certificate is required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair college electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
  • Install and repair air, water, gas, and refrigerant lines.
  • Operate and program the building automation system.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
Effective communication skills
Basic computational skills
Good judgment
Knowledge of test equipment
Knowledge of heating and cooling systems
Knowledge of building automation systems
Service-oriented attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED
Moraine Valley Community College approved Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate
City of Chicago Stationary Engineer’s License
EPA approved Universal or Type III Technician Certification

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Mechanic IV (2nd Shift)

Department

Campus Operations

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties

Under the direction, The Maintenance Mechanic IV maintains and repairs all college electrical, plumbing and heating and cooling systems and programs and operates building automaton systems. The Maintenance Mechanic IV is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Receives work assignments, work orders, and instructions from the Maintenance Supervisor or the Lead Maintenance Mechanic.
  2. Study and interpret mechanical or electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings or sketches to install new equipment or troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems; plans and determines working procedures and tool and materials requirements.
  3. Correct defective mechanical devices and other equipment by disassembling, installing new parts, refitting; adjusts and maintains mechanical equipment.
  4. Install air, water, gas and refrigerant lines; repair and maintain plumbing.
  5. Repair and maintain temperature control systems.
  6. Repair and maintain all college HVAC systems.
  7. Repair and maintain AC & DC electrical systems.
  8. Repair and maintain electronic equipment and systems.
  9. Operate and program the building automation system.
  10. Responsible for the maintenance of the college’s swimming pool.
  11. Clean boilers, add chemicals to boiler water, cooling towers and closed water systems. Make chemical tests as required and keeps boiler house log.
  12. May act as lead worker in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Lead Maintenance Mechanic or Senior Mechanic.
Education/Experience

High school or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of eight (8) years of work experience as a skilled maintenance mechanic required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Moraine Valley Community College approved Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate or equivalent, City of Chicago Stationary Engineer’s License, or a related approved apprenticeship and training program; Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to qualify as insurable by college liability insurance carrier. Illinois Swimming Pool Operators certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health and EPA approved Universal or Type III Technician Certification within twelve months of employment. Certificate of Completion of Johnson Controls Metasys EMS System and EPA approved Universal or Type III Technician Certification is preferred.

Qualifications
  • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and respond to college personnel.
  • Basic computational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
  • Demonstrate required knowledge of test equipment, shop machinery and hand tools to perform diverse repair operations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of heating and cooling systems in order to troubleshoot and make extensive repairs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of building automation systems including basic programming and ability to make modifications of the systems.
  • Possess a positive and service oriented attitude.
Position Status

Full Time

Hours

General Hours

Monday-Friday

Second Shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.)

Hours may be adjusted.

Will require on-call for weekend work when necessary.

Training hours may be different.

Salary/Wage

$27.99-$30.00/hour plus shift diff

Hourly/Salary

Hourly

Benefits

Benefit-Eligible FT Support Staff Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance; Optional life

Disability insurance;

Tuition reimbursement

MVCC Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation Days

Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this Support Staff position/category:

Benefit Highlights

Benefit Guide-Details

Review of Applications Begins

04/27/2026

Position Type

Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Number

SS00608P

Open Date

04/17/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply online with required materials prior to review date for best consideration.

hr@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5704

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