Maintenance Trades Specialist III

Advocate Health; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Maintenance Trades Specialist III (HVAC) to support Northern Illinois AMG clinics (Lake Zurich and surrounding sites). This full-time, first-shift role requires daily travel within the Northern Illinois region to service and repair complex facility systems.

You will perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints, and operate building automation and plant equipment. A technical credential, valid driver's license, and 4+ years of related experience are required, with

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial or trades maintenance.
• Advanced technical skills with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with building automation and facility systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on complex facility systems.
• Diagnose and fix utility and infrastructure systems.
• Install/maintain building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls.
• Operate and monitor equipment like generators, boilers, chillers; use BAS.
• Read blueprints and Life Safety drawings to complete tasks.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Electrical/Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Education

Technical training beyond high school

Trade/tech school certification

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Pneumatic Tube Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Position: Maintenance Trades Specialist III (HVAC)

Location: Various Northern IL AMG clinics (Lake Zurich, etc.)

Full Time; 1st Shift

~Daily travel throughout shift to various locations in Northern IL Region.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance and technical repairs on complex facility systems.
• Diagnoses and implements repairs for Utility and Infrastructure Systems.
• Installs/replace and maintains building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and controls systems.
• Operates and monitors advanced utility equipment (generators, plant chillers, steam boilers, fire protection systems, etc.) and utilizes building automation systems to troubleshoot issues.
• Maintains vacuum, compressed air, and medical gas systems
• Reads blueprints, Life Safety drawings and manuals for accurate task completion.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Valid Driver’s License. Trade/Tech School Trades Certificate or trades or industry recognized certification/license requiring Continuing Education Units or periodic renewal to maintain.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of technical training.

Experience Required:

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to work with minimal oversight with advanced technical skills in facility maintenance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills required.
• Advanced computer skills/competency required in using and operating systems such as Microsoft Office Platform, Building Automation Systems, Pneumatic Tube Systems.
• Clear understanding of applicable compliance codes and guidelines.

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:

• Community College/Trade school degree
• Trade/Tech School Trades Certificate or trades or industry recognized certification/license requiring Continuing Education Units or periodic renewal to maintain.
• 7+ 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.