Maintenance Technician - Groundskeeping; On-Call, 2nd Shift

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Position: Maintenance Technician I – Groundskeeping

Location: Christ Medical Center;
Oak Lawn, IL.

Shift &

Hours:

3 pm‑11:30 pm (2nd‑shift coverage when scheduled); other shifts as needed. Registry/PRN on‑call to fill departmental gaps.

• Perform facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards; document through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc., following operating procedures with guidance.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair patient‑care equipment (beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables) that are not maintained by other departments.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical systems (pneumatic tube, HVAC, refrigerators/freezers, ice machines, commercial kitchen equipment, electrical, plumbing, piped medical gas systems, specialized water systems) according to operating procedures.
• Perform routine to minimally complex general maintenance in grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting and snow removal.
• Respond to emergencies (leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures) as directed.
• Respond to building‑occupant requests promptly, perform zone maintenance rounding and keep requesters informed of status.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and equipment‑safety checks.
• Inspect and repair fire doors, hardware, firewalls and smoke partitions.
• Read blueprints and maintenance manuals required for assignments.

• Driver’s license required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Less than 2 years of experience in equipment maintenance.

• Basic computer skills including CMMS, building automation system and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders and twist frequently.
• Lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead; up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest‑level; up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards; knowledge of safety precautions.
• Position requires travel; may be exposed to road/weather hazards.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.