Maintenance Technician II

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a Maintenance Technician II for Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. This full-time, 2nd shift role handles facility and equipment upkeep, CMMS logging, and emergency repairs to keep a safe hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in equipment maintenance, strong problem-solving abilities, and the skill to read manuals and blueprints. The team emphasizes reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in equipment maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Proficient with CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance per codes and CMMS.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and systems.
• Maintain patient care equipment where not handled by other departments.
• Maintain mechanical/electrical systems including HVAC and piping.
• Assist with grounds, carpentry, painting, and snow removal tasks.
• Respond to emergencies and perform repairs per plans.
• Address occupant requests and communicate status of actions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Read blueprints and maintenance manuals to complete assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CMMS

Building automation system

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

• 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.

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Position: Maintenance Technician II

Location: Sherman hospital; Elgin, IL.

Full Time; 2nd Shift

~Sunday-Thursday, 3pm-11:30pm

Major Responsibilities

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