Midwestern University · 2 months ago
Building Mechanic- IL- Campus Facilities- 2nd Shift- Tues-Sat 3pm-11:30 pm
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.55/hr - $25.55/hr
1+ years expMidwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The Building Mechanic performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on buildings, mechanical equipment, and utility systems, reporting to the Lead Stationary Engineer.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment. (Major repairs are performed under the supervision of licensed engineer.)
Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts
Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures
Participate in developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns
Cleans and inspects boiler; treats water with proper chemicals
May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems
Repairs refrigeration equipment
Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic
Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains
Monitors building temperatures and adjusts as necessary
Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED is required
The EPA Universal Certification license is strongly desired
Must have 1 – 2 years of related experience with HVAC equipment
Must have a valid driver's license
Computer proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel is desired
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
The ability to write routine reports and correspondence
The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Preferred
A certification from a technical school or Associates degree in a related field is desired
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability
Pet insurance
Flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care accounts
Paid holidays
Sick/flex days
Personal days
Vacation days
403(b)-retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Childcare subsidy reimbursement program
Identity theft protection
Employee assistance program
Wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility
Company
Midwestern University
Founded in 1900, Midwestern University is a not-for-profit graduate institution of higher education offering degrees in the health sciences on two campuses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joshua Baker
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for Optometry, Pharmacy and Veterinary Education
Kathleen Player
Chief Academic Officer and VP of Health Science Education and VP of Clinic Operations
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