Maintenance Trades Specialist III

Advocate Health•Macon, GA

5d•$31 - $46

About The Position

The Maintenance Trades Specialist III conducts preventive maintenance and repairs on facility systems, troubleshoots building system failures, and operates, monitors, and maintains utility system infrastructure. The role also assists with fire alarm and fire protection systems and supports the installation of building hardware, electrical devices, and wall finishes under supervision. Work includes maintaining maintenance records and repair files, and using blueprints, life safety drawings, and maintenance manuals to complete assignments. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the first shift with some weekends. The employee participates in on-call duty to support 24/7 coverage and may be required to travel. Work involves exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and requires appropriate safety precautions. The role involves frequent physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, crawling, reaching, and twisting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of technical training.
Valid driver's license.
2–4 years of experience in related industrial or trades maintenance or operations.
Ability to 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 using intermediate-level facility maintenance technical skills.
Ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, crawling, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds from floor to overhead; lift up to 50 pounds from floor to chest level; lift and carry up to 50 pounds at waist height a reasonable distance; and push or pull with 50 pounds of force.
Knowledge of safety precautions for work involving electrical and mechanical hazards.
Ability to travel and operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a recognized community college or technical school trade certificate, or completion of a recognized community college program.
Trade or technical school trades certificate, or a trade- or industry-recognized certification or license requiring continuing education units or periodic renewal.
At least 2 years of experience in related industrial or trades maintenance or operations.

Responsibilities

Conduct preventive maintenance tasks and repairs on basic facility systems, and document 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 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 obtain information needed to complete assignments.
Participate in on-call duty to provide 24/7 coverage.

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.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, where applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.