Maintenance Trades Specialist III

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Macon, GA

About The Position

The Maintenance Trades Specialist III conducts preventive maintenance and repairs on facility systems, supports troubleshooting and repair of building systems, and operates and maintains utility system infrastructure. The position assists with fire alarm and fire protection systems and supports installation of building hardware, electrical devices, and wall finishes under supervision. It maintains preventive maintenance records and repair files for compliance and uses blueprints, Life Safety drawings, and maintenance manuals to complete assignments. The role works on boilers, air handlers, a Siemens Building Automation System, pumps, compressors, and other facilities equipment. The position requires participation in on-call duty to provide 24/7 coverage and may involve travel.

Requirements

Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of technical training.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2–4 years of experience in related industrial/trades maintenance or operations.
Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures.
Intermediate computer skills using systems such as CMMS, Microsoft Office, and Building Automation Systems.
Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with minimal oversight and intermediate-level technical skills in facility maintenance.
Knowledge of safety precautions related to exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead; lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest level; lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance; and push or pull with 50 lbs. of force.
Position requires travel and may involve exposure to road and weather hazards.

Nice To Haves

Recognized community college or technical school trade certificate, or completion of a recognized community college program.
Trade/technical school trades certificate or a trade- or industry-recognized certification/license requiring continuing education units or periodic renewal to maintain.
2 or more years of experience in related industrial/trades maintenance or operations.

Responsibilities

Conduct preventive maintenance tasks and repairs on basic facility systems, documenting work through the computerized maintenance system.
Assist in evaluating and troubleshooting basic building system failures and perform repairs as directed.
Operate, monitor, and maintain basic utility system infrastructure.
Assist in maintaining fire alarm and fire protection systems.
Support the installation of building hardware, electrical devices, and wall finishes under supervision.
Maintain preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files for compliance.
Read blueprints, Life Safety drawings, and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments.
Work required shifts and participate in on-call duty to provide 24/7 coverage.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Competitive compensation and premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.