Maintenance Technician

West Chicago, IL 60185

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Technician Job Number: Hd874549131 Compensation: 35.00

Job Description

Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: West Chicago, IL 
 
Overview: 
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S. 
 
Hire Type: Contract to Hire 
 
As a contract employee of Sterling Engineering, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
 
Job Summary
The role is responsible for preforming a variety of duties to maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment according to safety procedures as well as support business objectives of the Company. 
 
 
Job Duties:
  •  Completes advanced electrical work orders like 3 phase 480 v through 24 v for process and controls
  • Completes advanced plumbing skills like repairs and installs plumbing fixtures including copper piping
  • Completes advanced carpentry skills like fabricates and finishes wood products
  • Completes advanced painting paint/repair skills like the upkeep of facility appearance including painting and drywall repair, signage installation, replacing lighting throughout and minor ceiling and floor repairs
  • Conducts advanced troubleshooting - diagnose and resolve mechanical, plumbing, office, Argus, HVAC and electrical issues throughout the campus
  • Creates special fixtures or modify existing equipment with the use of grinders, arc welder, etc.
  • Conducts routine PM inspections of facilities; identify issues and promptly report defects or adverse conditions to the Facilities Supervisor
  • Responds to employee/building/facilities inquiries and complaints through work orders, ensuring timely and quality service delivered to staff
  • Maintains and perform repairs on building equipment and auxiliary systems, including boilers, HVAC and Argus units; trouble-shoot issues and help perform routing preventive/scheduled maintenance activities
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, drawings, wiring schematic diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service; prepare accurate work orders including time spent and materials used
  • Utilizes basic computer skills on applicable systems including inputting air handle schedules and making temperature changes – Argus/ICT 
  • Responds to orders and aids in upkeep of Life Safety Operations (Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Detection Systems)
  • Maintains safe, clean, & well-organized work areas
  • Assists with all additional duties specific to the Facilities Department on site or on call
  • Performs other duties as requested 

Qualifications:
  •  Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Post – secondary education preferred (i.e., technical or vocational education)
  • 3 - 5 years’ relevant work experience in the facilities area; knowledge of general mechanical skills and practices; completion of an apprenticeship will be highly considered
  • Demonstrated electric skill of 480 v 3 phase, 24 v control loops, HVAC, PLCs, VFDs, motors, commercial power lighting and distribution
  • Must either have or be able to obtain HVAC – EPA Section 608 Universal Certification and Forklift certification within 6 months of employment
  • Experience with plumbing/pipe fitting PVC, copper, roughing in and installation of faucets and toilets
  • Knowledge of tools to fabricate, finish wood products, upkeep of facility appearance including painting and drywall repair, signage installation, replacing lighting throughout and minor ceiling and floor repairs
  • Understanding or background in Life Safety Operations needed. (Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Detection Systems for the campus)
  • Knowledge of R.O. system and boiler burner management controls
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Must be able to prioritize work orders based on safety and production needs.
  • Must have strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, walk, for extended periods of time. 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license 
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information 

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