Maintenance Technician II

Advocatehealth; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care organization as a Maintenance Technician II, where your skills will ensure the safety and functionality of critical systems. This role encompasses a variety of tasks, from maintaining mechanical equipment to conducting preventive maintenance checks. Your expertise will directly contribute to the well-being of patients and staff alike. With opportunities to handle emergencies and perform diverse maintenance tasks, this position offers a dynamic work environment. If you're ready to make a difference in a vital industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in equipment maintenance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and general maintenance services across various systems.
• Respond to emergencies such as leaks, floods, and equipment failures.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician II at Advocate Health

Join us to apply for the Maintenance Technician II role at Advocate Health.

This role involves performing routine, preventative, and general maintenance services across various systems, emphasizing safety for patients, staff, and oneself. Responsibilities include maintaining life safety systems and documenting all activities.

Major Responsibilities

1. Perform facility and equipment maintenance per applicable codes and standards, documented via the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
2. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, and controls, within defined parameters and with moderate guidance.
3. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair patient care equipment like beds, wheelchairs, carts, and tables.
4. Handle mechanical/electrical systems including pneumatic tubes, HVAC, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, kitchen equipment, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems, within defined parameters and with moderate guidance.
5. Perform routine to moderately complex maintenance tasks including grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal.
6. Respond to emergencies such as leaks, floods, outages, fires, and equipment failures, following emergency response plans.
7. Address building occupant requests promptly, perform zone maintenance rounding, and keep requesters informed.
8. Conduct preventive maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
9. Inspect and repair fire doors, hardware, firewalls, and smoke partitions.
10. Read blueprints and manuals to complete assignments effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of experience in equipment maintenance.
• Basic computer skills including CMMS, building automation, and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently.
• Lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead; up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest; carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height.
• Push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards; knowledge of safety precautions required.
• Position may require travel and exposure to road/weather hazards.

This description provides a general overview of the role and may include additional duties as required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care