Maintenance Assistant Technician Trainee

Maintenance Assistant Technician Trainee

UChicago Medicine – Ingalls Memorial Hospital is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Assistant Technician Trainee to join our Harvey location. The position is 100% onsite and requires residency in the greater Chicagoland area.

Base pay: $19.00/hr – $21.00/hr (subject to experience and qualifications).

As a Maintenance Assistant Technician Trainee, you will be responsible for performing a variety of repairs and preventive maintenance tasks, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work throughout the campus, in accordance with the current CBA.

• Perform various repairs, maintenance & preventive maintenance, urgent corrective and routine repairs across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry disciplines.
• Reflect the mission, vision, and values of UChicago Medicine while complying with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Comply with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of 3 years related maintenance experience (desired).
• Proficient knowledge in plumbing, mechanical, minor electrical, and building operations.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ask clarifying questions, compose routine reports, and respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co‑workers, or supervisors.
• Intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of current TJC and IDPH regulations.
• General knowledge of Building Automation, Fire Alarm, Tube System, and Elevator Computer systems.
• Physical demand: ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds, stand and walk during the workday, pull and push up to, and in excess of 150 pounds of force, climb, bend, stoop, work from ladders and scaffolds, and work in inclement weather. Failure to meet these requirements poses a significant threat to operations.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full Time – 1.0 FTE
• Shift: Rotating – Harvey
• Unit/Department:
  Plant Operations
• CBA Code:
  Local 399

Founded in 1899, UChicago Medicine is a world‑class academic health system. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, recognizing each patient as a person. Join us to contribute to medical innovation, serve community health needs, and advance collective knowledge.

UChicago Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Prior to employment, all candidates must complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements. Medical and religious exemptions for flu vaccination are considered consistent with law.

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range reflects the anticipated wage reasonably expected for the position. Compensation offered will vary based on qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations. Benefits are available to eligible employees and can be reviewed at the Benefits portal.