Maintenance Trades Specialist II - HVAC

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a Maintenance Trades Specialist II - HVAC at IL Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL. This full-time role on the 1st shift (Tue–Fri 7am-3:30pm, Sat 3pm-11:30pm) involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting building systems.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, 2–4 years in industrial/trades maintenance, and technical training; valid driver's license is required. Proficiency with CMMS, MS Office, and building automation is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of technical training.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in relatable industrial/trades maintenance or operations.
• Proficiency with CMMS, Microsoft Office and Building Automation Systems.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventive maintenance on basic facility systems and documents tasks in CMMS.
• Assists in evaluating and troubleshooting basic building system failures and performs repairs as directed.
• Operates and monitors basic Utility System Infrastructure.
• Assist in maintaining fire alarm and protection systems.
• Supports installation of building hardware, electrical devices, and wall finishes under supervision.
• Maintains preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files.

Skills

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Building Automation Systems

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self‑management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training program

Job description

It’s More Than a Job, It’s a Calling!

Position: Maintenance Trades Specialist II - HVAC

Location: IL Masonic Medical Center; Chicago, IL. - Northside Neighborhood

Full Time; 1st Shift

~Tuesday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, & Saturday 3pm-11:30pm

Major Responsibilities

• Conducts preventive maintenance tasks and repairs on basic facility systems and documents tasks through the computerized maintenance system.
• Assists in evaluating and troubleshooting basic building system failures and performs repairs as directed.
• Operates and monitors and maintains basic Utility System Infrastructure.
• Assist in maintaining fire alarm and fire protection systems.
• Supports the installation of building hardware, electrical devices, and wall finishes under supervision.
• Maintains preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files for compliance.
• Reads blueprints, Life Safety drawings and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of technical training.
• Valid Driver's License

Education Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Required

• 2-4 Years of Experience in relatable industrial/trades maintenance or operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures.
• Intermediate level computer skills in using systems such as CMMS, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight with intermediate level technical skills in facility maintenance.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Works required shifts and participates in on-call duty to provide 24/7 coverage.
• 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.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Recognized community college/tech school trade certificate experience or completion of a recognized community college program.
• Trade/Tech School Trades Certificate or trades or industry recognized certification/license requiring Continuing Education Units or periodic renewal to maintain.
• 2+ Years of Experience in relatable industrial/trades maintenance or operations.

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.