Building Mechanic- IL- Campus Facilities- 2nd Shift- Sun-Thurs 3pm-11:30 pm

Midwestern University • Downers Grove, IL

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Mechanic performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on buildings, mechanical equipment and utility systems. This position reports to the Lead Stationary Engineer. The hours for this position are Sunday- Thursday from 3 pm to 11:30 pm.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• The EPA Universal Certification license is strongly desired.
• A certification from a technical school or Associates degree in a related field is desired.
• Must have 1 - 2 years of related experience with HVAC equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel is desired.
• Intermediate skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Intermediate skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner with regular, predictable, in-person attendance.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment. (Major repairs are performed under the supervision of licensed engineer.)
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Participate in developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.
• Cleans and inspects boiler; treats water with proper chemicals.
• May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Repairs refrigeration equipment.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Monitors building temperatures and adjusts as necessary.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long-term disability, and pet insurance.
• We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care accounts.
• We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days.
• We offer a 403(b)-retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, childcare subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program.
• Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED