Facilities Technician/Maintenance Technician I

Woodward, Inc. • Niles, IL

8d • $21 - $33

About The Position

Woodward is hiring a Facilities Technician/Maintenance Technician I to perform routine equipment, building, grounds, and safety-system maintenance. The role performs basic maintenance according to standard operating procedures, troubleshoots straightforward mechanical problems, documents work, and supports experienced mechanics with more complex repairs. It also responds promptly to urgent maintenance and safety issues and follows applicable safety procedures.

Work includes general building maintenance such as patching and painting, repairing or building furniture and cabinetry, repairing door hardware and flooring, moving equipment, and setting up meetings. Other duties include light plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work; grounds maintenance; inspecting and testing life-safety systems; and conducting property inspections and reporting deficiencies.

The estimated hourly base pay is $20.67 minimum, $26.92 midpoint, and $33.17 maximum, plus overtime. Pay is determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. Applicants must be U.S. Persons under ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate and maintain machinery and equipment according to standard procedures.
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Ability to identify and resolve straightforward mechanical issues using established guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks and equipment handling.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools used for maintenance.
• Time-management skills to complete tasks within designated schedules.
• Ability to ensure maintenance work meets quality standards.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic routine maintenance on equipment and machinery according to standard operating procedures.
• Identify and resolve straightforward mechanical problems using established methods and tools.
• Document maintenance activities and update logs.
• Assist experienced mechanics with complex maintenance and repair projects.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures during maintenance activities.
• Prioritize and promptly respond to urgent maintenance and safety issues.
• Perform general building maintenance, including patching and painting walls; building and repairing furniture and cabinetry; repairing door hardware and flooring; moving equipment; and setting up meetings.
• Perform light plumbing tasks, including repairing or replacing faucets and fixtures, fabricating air hoses, and replacing, repairing, or installing piping systems.
• Maintain and beautify building grounds and landscaping.
• Perform light HVAC tasks, including replacing belts and filters, adjusting thermostats, and cleaning coils.
• Perform light electrical tasks, including replacing bulbs, ballasts, switches, and outlets.
• Inspect, maintain, and test life-safety systems such as emergency lights, fire extinguishers, and exit signs.
• Conduct routine property inspections and report deficiencies.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus opportunity.
• Up to 4.5% 401(k) match, plus an annual Woodward stock-options contribution of another 5% to members’ 401(k) accounts.
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement.
• 11 paid holidays, including a floating holiday.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation, sick time, vacation buy-up, short-term disability, and bereavement leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Member life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability.
• Optional member, spouse, and child life insurance and optional AD&D.
• Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Home and auto insurance discounts.
• Whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave.
• Overtime pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed