Maintenance Trades Specialist II - Plumber

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Maintenance Trades Specialist II - Plumber to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on facility systems. This role requires working shifts, on-call duty, and reading blueprints to support life-safety and infrastructure needs.

The ideal candidate has high school diploma or GED, 2–4 years of relatable experience, and technical training with proficiency in CMMS and building automation systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience in relatable industrial/trades maintenance or operations.
• Advanced training beyond high school that includes the completion of technical training.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventive maintenance tasks and repairs on basic facility systems and documents tasks.
• 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.

Skills

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Building Automation Systems

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Position: Maintenance Trades Specialist II - Plumber

Location: Lutheran General hospital; Park Ridge, IL.

Full Time; 1st Shift

~Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3pm

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.