Facility Maintenance Technician

About this role

Job Description The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $26; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience between $26 and $32.

Location:   Mundelein, IL Reports to:   Maintenance Supervisor

Job Overview:   This position includes both mechanical and electrical aspects of troubleshooting and repair work. Performs skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the facility. On a needed basis, the position will also support all production machines and auxiliary equipment including breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, and machine cleanings.     

Job Dimensions: • Part of AF Mundelein Production Team • Hourly non-exempt, no direct reports. • Schedule:  8 hour shift – 6:00am - 2:00 pm. May need to be on call during the weekends and some holidays. Flexibility of returning to site on an Emergency basis

Principal Accountabilities: • Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components; tests system competency and component devices and evaluates performance.

• Assists Maintenance Supervisor in planning and scheduling preventative maintenance work and recommends approaches to preventative maintenance programs. • Repairs and maintains a variety of facilities systems, components and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage, and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection equipment/systems, sprinkler systems, sensors and related hardware and software; constructs and maintains indoor/outdoor facilities, fans, lights and related; conducts structural inspections for safety. • Research replacement parts, ordering of parts, equipment, material and supplies as required. • Maintains induction and air handling units; cleans and inspects all equipment, completes filter changes, lubricates, maintains and services mechanical and refrigeration and/or cooling systems. • Coordinates maintenance of water distribution systems; cleans and inspects equipment. • Identify, repair, and maintain appliances and heating and cooling equipment. • Performs service and preventative maintenance on motorized equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems and identifies when appropriate for external service provider to make repairs. • Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; participates in estimates and evaluations of project costs; monitors work of vendors or contractors; assists in the review of new construction or remodel plans to assure compliance with facility maintenance standards. • Coordinate with Facility Project Manager to resolve facility issues as a needed basis. • Coordinate with other Facility Maintenance Technicians on resolving day to day issues and to prioritize tasks throughout the workday. • Accesses and makes all levels of adjustments to computerized control systems, such as for lighting or energy management systems; and troubleshoots control system problems. • Trains less-skilled staff in facilities maintenance trades; assists Maintenance Supervisor to determine training needs for work group. • Develop work plans with peer technicians for emergency repair of critical assets. • Effective use of computerized maintenance management system and service request systems; tracks and closes assigned work orders; may monitor work orders assigned to others and assist them in managing work orders. • Utilize devices and management system to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used) • Responds to facility emergencies and closures including adverse weather to ensure that all facilities are protected and remain operational. • Assists with tasks required in preparing to open facility after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks and start-up operations as assigned. • Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards. Trains less-skilled staff on safety procedures related to facility maintenance.  Assists in structural safety inspections. • Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization. • Maintains appropriate records and reports. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements Knowledge & Experience: • Building maintenance and construction trades, i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, tile, etc.

• HVAC repair and inspection. • PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices • Familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring • Manufacturing experience preferred.

Education & Certifications: • High school diploma or GED, Associates Degree and/or industrial certification preferred

Skills/Abilities/Behaviours: • Solid verbal and written communication skills • Mechanic aptitude • Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills are essential • Demonstrates organizational skills • Read dimensional graphic templates in both metric/standard and apply to finished product • Basic computer skills • Ability to work with minimal instructions

Physical Demands • Adapt to varying weather and temperature conditions • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs unassisted • Ability to stand and walk up to 8-12 hour shift • Ability to push/pull 20-55 lbs • Frequent reaching and bending • Continuous standing and walking on concrete floors • Frequent use of hands and wrists • Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work in high places • Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces

Work Environment Job is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in high, p

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