Maintenance Technician I

Health IT NEWS.Direct!; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health IT NEWS.Direct! in Aurora, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building systems. You will troubleshoot complex equipment and support operational excellence across the facility.

Responsibilities include servicing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems; completing work orders and logs; responding to service calls, sometimes after hours; mentoring junior technicians and coordinating with vendors onsite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years commercial/industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical knowledge.
• Able to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• CMMS experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and BAS.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Complete work orders and keep maintenance records/logs up to date.
• Respond to service calls and emergencies, including some after-hours/on-call support.
• Support facility projects (installs, upgrades, repairs) and coordinate with vendors onsite.
• Track spare parts/supplies and flag reorder needs.
• Follow safety protocols (LOTO, OSHA, confined space, fall protection).
• Mentor junior technicians and share best practices.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Mechanical knowledge

Blueprints reading

Wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school (plus)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building systems, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted facility operations. This position serves as the senior-level maintenance technician and is expected to work independently, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and support in maintaining operational excellence throughout the facility.

What you will do

• Maintain and repair building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and BAS
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment
• Complete work orders and keep maintenance records/logs up to date
• Respond to service calls and emergencies, including some after-hours/on-call support
• Support facility projects (installs, upgrades, repairs) and coordinate with vendors onsite
• Track spare parts/supplies and flag reorder needs
• Follow safety protocols (LOTO, OSHA, confined space, fall protection)
• Mentor junior technicians and share best practices

What you need

• High school diploma/GED (trade school a plus)
• 5+ years commercial/industrial maintenance experience
• Strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical knowledge
• Can read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manuals
• CMMS experience preferred
• Valid driver's license

Physical demands

• Comfortable standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Able to work in varying conditions, indoors/outdoors, and respond to occasional emergencies after hours