Off-Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Under general supervision of the Foreman, performs preventative maintenance, operational functions, and repairs to building systems, structures, and utilities in strict accordance with established safety practices and procedures. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of the job incumbent.

• Monitor and record temperatures and pressures of equipment and building systems
• Maintain proper chilled water, hot water, process water temperatures and system pressures
• Maintain proper compressed air system pressure
• Start and stop centrifugal chillers and associated cooling towers
• Start and stop hydronic pumps
• Start and stop air compressor and dryer systems
• Perform chemical/water analysis on chilled water, cooling tower, hot water and steam condensate
• Calibrate water quality analyzers and chemical feeds
• Troubleshoot operating equipment problems, recommend corrective action and take action as directed
• Report operational problems to area maintenance foreman if beyond ability to resolve
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and the facility and clean machinery spaces
• Legibly record plant parameter readings in building area logs and books
• Answer phone calls, pages and radio communications with on‑duty personnel and respond to requests and emergencies
• Keep area maintenance foreman informed of activities and area deficiencies
• Work a variety of shifts, including overnight (11:00pm–7:00am) and possibly afternoon (3:00pm–11:00pm) shifts
• Attend a 4‑month training schedule (Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm) before assigned shift schedule is finalized

• Two years of technical school training and 3+ years of experience, or 5+ years professional experience in preventative maintenance systems
• Computer literacy
• High proficiency in repair, calibration/adjustment, diagnosis, defective component replacement, functional test performance, disassembly, and overhauling of at least two major systems:
• HVAC systems
• Building automation systems (Johnson Controls Metasys)
• Compressed air systems
• Steam systems
• Plumbing systems
• Electrical systems up to 480V
• Emergency generator pumps
• Self‑reliant with excellent attendance
• Ability to model Argonne's Core Values:
  Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

Job Family
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Union

Worker Type
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Regular

Time Type
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Full time

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