Maintenance Technician (5089)

HES; Channahon (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

401K/403b Plan

Job summary

HES Facilities Management in Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift (3 PM–11:30 PM) to repair HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems at educational facilities.

You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints, and coordinate with the Director for major repairs while maintaining detailed maintenance records and ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and manuals for repairs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Inspect, repair and maintain HVAC, fire protection, and building automation systems.
• Operate and test machinery; maintain records of work and parts.
• Coordinate with Director and maintenance staff; respond to emergencies.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Blueprints Reading

Preventive Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Maintimizer

School Dude

Job description

Maintenance Technician (5089)(Maintenance)

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

THIS IS A 2nd SHIFT POSITION! HOURS ARE MONDAY-FRIDAY 3PM-11:30PM

Job Objective:

Perform repair work on HVAC, plumbing, electrical equipment and notifying Director of major machinery failures.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Troubleshoot plumbing,electrical and mechanical equipment, mechanical devices, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC (Commercial and Residential), fire protection, electrical (industrial, commercial and residential), data writing,building automation (HVAC and electrical), electrical controls, air compressors, conveyors, plumbing, gages, security, lube oil distribution, refrigeration, ice making equipment.Inspect drives, motors, belts, check fluids levels, replace filters and follow inspection list.Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, to precision measuring instructions, electrical and electronic testing devices.Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them by reading blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs as necessary.Inspect, operate and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.Keep record of maintenance and repair work performed Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery.Drive and operate school equipment such as trucks, dump trucks, tractors, golf carts, lifts or any equipment needed to perform the job.Inspect equipment and assembly process to prevent damaged and/or determinate the root cause of malfunction or damaged to equipment and/or components.Knowledge of floor tile, drywall repairs.Performs preventative maintenance tasks as assigned and by following Work Order requests.Initiate purchase orders for parts and repairs of machines, fixtures, machines and systems.Determine and make recommendations as to when subcontractors need to be called to perform major maintenance, repairs and upgrades.Knowledge of snow removal procedures and methods (mechanical and hand equipment).Respond to radio and emergency calls.Load, unload and transport parts, materials and equipment.Daily clean and maintain tools and mechanical equipment.Perform minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work.Perform painting duties: sand, caulk, prime and paint.Perform minor concrete repairs; sidewalks, gutters and other miscellaneous repairs.Assist operators with grounds maintenance and equipment maintenance.Assist with carpentry, plumbing, metal work and painting.Ability to operate computer software needed to perform the job such as Maintimizer and School Dude or any other required by the Customer and or Director.Provide direction and oversight to Maintenance Staff.Participate in the selection, on-boarding, training, and scheduling of Maintenance staff.Report to work at any hour of day or night as required by disaster or other emergency situation.Keep commitments and due dates by informing Customers and Director of work progress, timetables and issues on all facilities.Address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.Performs other duties as assigned by Facility Manager, Director and Customer which falls within the job scope.Physical Demands:Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel,crouch, crawl, talk, hear and reach with hands and arms.Frequently use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.Regularly lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.Frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 110 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.The employee must be capable of performing the essential job responsibilities and duties for shifts of equal to or greater than 10 hours per day and during overtime hours as needed by supervision.Daily perform routine equipment maintenance.Use hand held equipment.Working ConditionsWork is labor intensive at times and involves repetitive actions.Work will also involve climbing stairs and ladders.Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required.While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving equipment and parts.The employee is regularly exposed to vibration and performs repetitive motions using hand or power tools.The employee will be exposed to work on heights or using ladders and climbing over fixtures.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities may include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Qualifications, Education & Experience:The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Additional Information / Benefits

HES Facilities Management is an equal opportunity employer. HES Facilities Management does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, 401K/403b Plan