Maintenance Mechanic

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

21d

About The Position

Argonne is hiring a Utilities Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, operational functions, and repairs on building systems, utilities, and industrial machinery under the general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman. Work must follow established safety practices and procedures. The position requires knowledge of major facility and industrial systems, including steam systems; boiler or combined heat and power plant maintenance; compressed air; plumbing and underground piping; electrical systems up to 480 volts, emergency generators, and UPS equipment; and steam-driven mechanical equipment. The employee is expected to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork. Other duties may be assigned. Weekend and shift work may be needed to support operational needs, and employees are responsible for maintaining an acceptable attendance record. This is a union position. Placement as Maintenance Mechanic I or II is determined by knowledge and experience, and pay is governed by the collective bargaining agreement. The expected hiring range is $45.37–$45.57 per hour. Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Employment offers are contingent on a background check; the position may also require government access authorization.

Requirements

At least two years of technical school training or equivalent in an industrial maintenance program and three years of professional industrial maintenance experience in at least two listed system categories; alternatively, at least five years of professional industrial maintenance experience with expertise in at least two listed categories.
Knowledge of steam systems; boiler or combined heat and power plant maintenance; compressed air systems; plumbing systems and underground piping; electrical systems up to and including 480 volts, emergency generators, and UPS equipment; and steam-driven mechanical equipment.
Good knowledge and use of a PC.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in predictive maintenance processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, operational functions, and repairs on building systems, utilities, and industrial machinery.
Follow established safety practices and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support operational needs through weekend or shift work when needed.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record.