Healthcare Maintenance Technician

JLL•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Healthcare Maintenance Technician at JLL, you will play an essential role in maintaining the safety, functionality, and comfort of healthcare facilities for our clients. This position involves performing a variety of routine and semi-skilled maintenance tasks to ensure that buildings, equipment, and grounds operate smoothly and meet the highest standards of care. Working within a healthcare environment at Rush University Medical Center, you'll contribute directly to patient safety and operational excellence by responding to maintenance needs quickly and professionally. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with JLL while supporting critical healthcare infrastructure and making a tangible difference in the lives of patients, staff, and visitors every day. This is a union position for Local 399.

Requirements

Completion and certification from the Triton College/Local 399 Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Certificate Program, or equivalent coursework subject to management approval (non-negotiable)
Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening as required for access to all secured healthcare buildings
Familiarity with the use and care of common equipment and tools for basic and semi-skilled general maintenance repair tasks
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings with supervisory support
Capability to perform manual labor indoors and outdoors for extended periods, including standing, kneeling, walking, lifting, and working in small or cramped areas
Ability to work at elevations greater than ten feet, climb ladders or steps, and move objects such as furniture, equipment, and supplies
Strong commitment to JLL's employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity, and ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with staff, patients, and other employees

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare or institutional facility maintenance environment
Basic understanding of OSHA safety procedures and ability to learn and practice safety regulations
Ability to distinguish colors for electrical repairs and detect natural gas leaks, smoke, and chemicals
Experience documenting maintenance activities and managing basic tool inventory
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients, and the public
Willingness to aid skilled maintenance technicians in performing after-hours emergency repairs by assignment
Eagerness to learn assigned tasks quickly and correctly through on-the-job training and educational opportunities

Responsibilities

Perform routine plumbing repairs including repairing faucets, unplugging toilets and drains, and addressing minor plumbing issues
Replace light bulbs, LED bulbs, and fluorescent lights throughout assigned healthcare facilities
Make electrical-related repairs such as replacing electrical receptacles and troubleshooting basic electrical issues
Perform routine carpentry work including ceiling tile replacement, installing door stops, adjustable shelving, and hanging items such as whiteboards and baskets
Assist HVAC technicians with the continuous cleaning of all vents in assigned areas and perform filter changes, valve replacements, or other skilled work under direct supervision
Conduct facility experience rounding as assigned to identify and address maintenance needs proactively
Document time, materials used, and completed tasks on work orders/requests to maintain accurate records and support inventory management