Special Maintenance
About The Position
The Special Maintenance employee performs installations, repairs, and specialized maintenance of building systems. The role requires safe operation of equipment in accordance with JJC and OSHA requirements. The employee receives daily assignments, operational direction, and priorities from the Maintenance Superintendent, Lead General Maintenance, and Lead Special Maintenance, and is responsible for completing assigned work efficiently and professionally while providing prompt customer service. The position supports facility operations through maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utility distribution, building automation, fire alarm, elevator, and kitchen systems. It also includes building alterations, monitoring temperature and humidity, emergency response, and occasional snow removal. The employee must be available for off-hour emergency call-ins related to HVAC and utility needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Technical school or college-level training in operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning comfort systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot heating and cooling systems and perform water treatment and preventive and corrective maintenance on related equipment, including air-handling-unit ventilators, controls, and thermostats.
- Good working knowledge of HVAC equipment and ability to repair related electrical and mechanical controls.
- Basic knowledge of commercial or industrial electrical and plumbing systems, including troubleshooting, repair, and installation.
- Basic familiarity with fire alarms and elevators or lifts, and ability to respond to emergency calls.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical equipment manuals and research technical information online.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and work in an open lift at a minimum height of 30 feet.
- Must pass a physical examination.
- Eyesight of 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 and normal or correctable-to-normal hearing.
- CFC certification, or ability to acquire it within one year of hire.
- Valid Illinois driver's license that must be maintained.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with college and community members, demonstrating cultural competence and emotional intelligence.
- Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values: respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.
- Ability to safely work around caustic chemicals, cleaning materials, dust, noise, and inclement weather.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of HVAC equipment experience at the journeyman level.
- Experience with Delta and/or Johnson Control Systems extended architecture.
- English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
- Demonstrated multicultural competence.
- Metasys experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, and related HVAC comfort equipment.
- Maintain, repair, and install electrical, water, steam distribution system components, and kitchen equipment.
- Alter and renovate classrooms, offices, laboratories, and other spaces.
- Troubleshoot and respond to emergencies involving fire alarms, elevators, and lifts.
- Operate, maintain, and repair building automation systems, including Metasys computer, pneumatic, and digital controls, and fire alarm systems; assist with collecting equipment usage data for reports.
- Operate, maintain, and repair compressed air, controlled compressed air, and natural gas distribution systems.
- Monitor indoor and outdoor air temperatures and humidity to support economical use of comfort conditioning systems and reduce utility waste.
- Perform other duties related to operation and maintenance of building equipment and structures.
- Report damage to exterior campus facilities and equipment to the Grounds Superintendent.
- Assist with snow removal when necessary.
- Remain available for emergency response and participate in the off-hour call-in list for HVAC and utility-related needs.
Benefits
- Benefits information is available through the employer's Facilities Services-SEIU benefits link.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
