Mechanical Technician- IL- Campus Facilities- 2nd Shift

Summary

The Mechanical Technician performs routine work and repairs for a variety of mechanical equipment and systems supporting the academic research and clinical environments of Midwestern University. This position reports to the Lead Stationary Engineer. The role assists the mechanical engineering team with a variety of work activities to optimize the performance of mechanical products machinery and equipment. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 3 : 00 pm to 11 : 30 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs minor and major repairs of all buildings and equipment. (Major repairs are performed under the supervision of a licensed engineer.)
• Completes daily weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Updates service and repair records in the Campus Facilities Management System.
• Assists the mechanical engineer and other personnel with maintenance tasks. 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.
• Performs diagnostic tests on mechanical systems. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks commodes bathtubs water heaters hot water tanks garbage disposal units dishwashers and water softeners.
• Participate in developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.
• Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns as well as performing repairs.
• Documents process workflows and maintains mechanical service records.
• Monitor the availability of parts and replenishes supplies.
• Optimizes mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
• Maintains a tidy work environment and adhering to industry regulations.
• Monitors building temperatures and adjusts as necessary.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner with regular predictable in person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

High School diploma or GED with 1-2 years of related experience with mechanical equipment or an Associates degree in a related field is required. A certification from a technical school or Associates degree in a related field is desired. Must have a valid drivers license.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office Word and Excel is desired.

Language Skills

Intermediate skills : 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

Reasoning Ability

Intermediate skills : 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in this environment is moderately loud.

Midwestern University is a private not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech-language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the healthcare team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short / long-term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child / dependent care accounts. We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays sick / flex days personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b)-retirement plan tuition reimbursement childcare subsidy reimbursement program identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord with all federal state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke-Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82 / ). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Hand Tools,Industrial Equipment,Industrial Maintenance,Machining,Mechanical Knowledge,Assembly Experience,Precision Measuring Instruments,Schematics,Maintenance,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1