Maintenance Technician I

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care's Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Maintenance Technician I to perform facility and equipment maintenance, read blueprints, and document work in CMMS. This is a full-time, 1st shift role with Sunday-Thursday hours.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a driver's license, and less than 2 years in equipment maintenance. Strong basic computer skills, good communication, and safety awareness are required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills including CMMS, building automation systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience or exposure to facility maintenance desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance and documents in CMMS.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, boilers and controls.
• Maintains patient care equipment such as beds and carts where not handled by other departments.
• Maintains electrical and mechanical systems including pneumatic tube, HVAC, refrigerators/freezers, ice machines and piping systems.
• Performs routine general maintenance in grounds, carpentry, painting, and snow removal.
• Responds to emergencies and completes repairs as directed (leaks, floods, power outages, etc.).
• Responds to occupant requests; conducts zone maintenance rounds and informs requesters of status.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Inspects blueprints and maintenance manuals to complete assignments.

Skills

CMMS usage

Building automation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Maintenance Technician I

Location: Illinois Masonic Medical Center (IMMC); Chicago, IL. - northside near Wrigleyville neighborhood

Full Time; 1st shift

~Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7am-3:30pm

Major Responsibilities

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Basic level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. within defined operating procedures and with guidance/assistance.
• Basic level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments
• Basic level of skill to maintains, troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical systems such as pneumatic tube, HVAC, refrigerators/freezers, ice machines, commercial kitchen equipment, electrical, plumbing, piped medical gas systems, specialized water systems etc. within defined operating procedures and with guidance/assistance.
• Performs other routine to minimally complex general maintenance functions in the area’s grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal.
• Respond and make repairs associated with emergencies such as leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures, etc. as directed
• Respond to building occupant requests in a timely and professional manner. Performs zone maintenance rounding. Keeps requesters apprised of the status of corrective actions and service requests.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and performs equipment safety checks.
• Inspects and repairs fire doors, hardware, firewalls and smoke partitions.
• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Driver's License required.

Education Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Required

• Less than 2 years’ experience in equipment maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic computer skills such as CMMS, building automation system, Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and therefore knowledge of safety precautions.
• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road/weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

It’s More Than a Job, It's a Calling!

Position: Maintenance Technician I

Location: Illinois Masonic Medical Center (IMMC); Chicago, IL. - northside near Wrigleyville neighborhood

Full Time; 1st shift

~Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7am-3:30pm

Major Responsibilities

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Basic level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. within defined operating procedures and with guidance/assistance.
• Basic level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments
• Basic level of skill to maintains, troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical systems such as pneumatic tube, HVAC, refrigerators/freezers, ice machines, commercial kitchen equipment, electrical, plumbing, piped medical gas systems, specialized water systems etc. within defined operating procedures and with guidance/assistance.
• Performs other routine to minimally complex general maintenance functions in the area’s grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal.
• Respond and make repairs associated with emergencies such as leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures, etc. as directed
• Respond to building occupant requests in a timely and professional manner. Performs zone maintenance rounding. Keeps requesters apprised of the status of corrective actions and service requests.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and performs equipment safety checks.
• Inspects and repairs fire doors, hardware, firewalls and smoke partitions.
• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Driver's License required.

Education Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Required

• Less than 2 years’ experience in equipment maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic computer skills such as CMMS, building automation system, Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and therefore knowledge of safety precautions.
• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road/weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.