Maintenance Technician II

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Maintenance Technician II at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL. This full-time, 3rd shift role involves four 10-hour shifts Wednesday through Saturday, with start times between 9pm and 11pm, and a focus on facility and equipment maintenance.

You will troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and patient-care equipment, document work in CMMS, respond to emergencies, perform preventive maintenance, and read blueprints as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of equipment maintenance experience.
• Basic computer skills (CMMS, MS Office) and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with codes and standards and documents in CMMS.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical systems and patient-care equipment.
• Responds to emergencies such as leaks, power outages, and equipment failures as directed.
• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals as needed to complete assignments.
• Performs routine to moderately complex maintenance in grounds, carpentry, painting and related tasks.

Skills

CMMS familiarity

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling!

Position: Maintenance Technician II

Location: Good Samaritan hospital; Downers Grove, IL.

Full Time; 3rd shift

~Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, four 10-hour shifts, with flexibility on start times between 9pm and 11pm.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).


• Proficient level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. within defined parameters and with a moderate level of guidance/assistance.


• Proficient level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments


• Proficient level of skill to maintain, 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 parameters and with a moderate level of guidance/assistance.


• Performs other routine to moderately 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 or within defined emergency response plans.


• 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:

• 2-4 Years of 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.