Maintenance Mechanic

Argonne National LaboratoryLemont, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Building Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic II performs preventive maintenance, operational functions, and minor repairs to building and utility electrical and mechanical systems and structures (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing). Assists the Maintenance Mechanic I (journeyman level mechanic) in the maintenance and repair of building systems. Employees are responsible for maintaining an acceptable attendance record. Executes all work, as they apply to work performed by self or by personnel under supervision, in compliance with environmental safety health and quality (ESHQ) and security responsibilities established by Argonne National Laboratory's ESHQ policies, Safeguards and Security policies, work rules, and safe practices. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Argonne is in search of a Maintenance Mechanic. Under general supervision of the Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic performs preventative maintenance, operational functions and repairs to building systems, structures and utilities in strict accordance with established safety practices & procedures. The primary focus of this position is Industrial/Commercial HVAC/Refrigeration repair. Under the general supervision of a Building Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive maintenance, operational functions, and minor repairs to building and utility electrical and mechanical systems and structures (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing). Assists the Maintenance Mechanic (journeyman level mechanic) in the maintenance and repair of building systems. Employees are responsible for maintaining an acceptable attendance record. Executes all work, as they apply to work performed by self or by personnel under supervision, in compliance with environmental safety health and quality (ESHQ) and security responsibilities established by Argonne National Laboratory's ESHQ policies, Safeguards and Security policies, work rules, and safe practices. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Required knowledge and experience in the disassembly, replacement, or repair of: Industrial/Commercial HVAC Building/structures Utilities Electrical Mechanical systems
  • Execute all work in compliance with environmental safety, health, quality, and security as established by Argonne National Laboratory’s ESHQ policies, safeguard and Security policies, work rules and safe practices
  • Maintain acceptable attendance record
  • Ability to model Argonne's core values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge and experience will determine if a candidate will be placed as a level I or a level II.

Nice To Haves

  • Preferably have attended an HVAC training program

Responsibilities

  • Performs preventive maintenance, operational functions, and minor repairs to building and utility electrical and mechanical systems and structures (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
  • Assists the Maintenance Mechanic I (journeyman level mechanic) in the maintenance and repair of building systems.
  • Maintains an acceptable attendance record.
  • Executes all work in compliance with environmental safety health and quality (ESHQ) and security responsibilities established by Argonne National Laboratory's ESHQ policies, Safeguards and Security policies, work rules, and safe practices.
  • Performs preventive maintenance, operational functions and repairs to building systems, structures and utilities in strict accordance with established safety practices & procedures.
  • Focuses on Industrial/Commercial HVAC/Refrigeration repair.

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
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