Maintenance Technician 3

Northrop Grumman • Rolling Meadows, IL

10d • $58,300 - $97,100

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs repairs and preventive maintenance on plant and office facilities, building systems, and grounds to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient campus operations. The role covers multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, and general building systems, and provides support for HVAC technicians, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and safety initiatives.

The technician inspects, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs facility equipment and systems using technical drawings and specifications. The role also supports fire suppression and alarm systems, safety and environmental programs, facilities projects, electronic maintenance records, and responsive service to campus stakeholders. Participation in rotating emergency call-in is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and four additional years of related work experience.
• Experience performing multi-trade maintenance in an industrial, commercial, military, or campus environment, such as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, or building systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience using hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot facilities and equipment.
• Experience with at least one of the following: plumbing systems; electrical systems up to 480V; building systems such as compressed air, emergency or backup power, and 400 Hz generators; or fire suppression and alarm systems.
• Experience using maintenance or work-order systems, such as CMMS, and/or basic computer skills.
• Customer service experience and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting of 50 pounds or more and work in varied environments, including rooftops, interior and exterior areas, and snow or ice conditions.
• Strong attention to safety and ability to follow established safety training and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a CMMS with real-time work-order and asset-history data.
• Experience with digitally controlled equipment, including compressors, dryers, generators, or fire systems, and with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and LED lighting controls.
• Experience supporting SPCC inspections, IAQ assessments, ISO 14001 initiatives, or similar environmental and safety programs.
• Experience with advanced fire suppression agents, such as Pro-Inert, Novec, or Sapphire, and digital fire system controls.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or high-tech facility environment.
• AutoCAD literacy for reading facility and system drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine, periodic, and special inspections to identify and prevent equipment and facility failures.
• Diagnose and repair machines and equipment using blueprints, layouts, wiring diagrams, AutoCAD drawings, and specifications.
• Perform carpentry tasks, including framing, drywall, modular systems, ceilings, doors, flooring, and furniture repairs, in compliance with building codes, ADA requirements, and security-access standards.
• Perform plumbing work, including fixture installation and repair, water supply and return piping, waste and vent piping, pumps, VFD-controlled booster systems, and sewer line clearing.
• Perform masonry repairs to walls, floors, and tile, including limited brick and block removal.
• Perform electrical work, including lighting maintenance, outlet and switch replacement, troubleshooting, tracing and repairing 120/277/480V branch circuits, LED conversions, and VFD installations.
• Maintain building systems, including digitally controlled air compressors and dryers, storm and sanitary pumps, and emergency and 400 Hz generators.
• Support fire suppression systems, including sprinkler modifications, valves, pumps, engines, detectors, suppression agents, and fire alarm systems, in line with changing codes and customer requirements.
• Support safety programs, including snow removal, interior, exterior, and roof inspections, SPCC inspections, IAQ inspections, ISO 14001 initiatives, and GreenNG objectives.
• Use the CMMS for electronic recordkeeping and real-time data entry.
• Coordinate with Facilities Engineering to plan and execute cost-effective in-house projects.
• Provide responsive customer service to stakeholders at all levels.
• Participate in emergency call-in on a rotating basis.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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