Maintenance Mechanic IV; First Shift

Job Title

Maintenance Mechanic IV (First Shift)

Main Campus

• Receives work assignments, work orders, and instructions from the Maintenance Supervisor or the Lead Maintenance Mechanic.
• Studies and interprets mechanical or electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings or sketches to install new equipment or troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems; plans and determines working procedures and tool and materials requirements.
• Corrects defective mechanical devices and other equipment by disassembling, installing new parts, refitting; adjusts and maintains mechanical equipment.
• Installs air, water, gas and refrigerant lines; repairs and maintains plumbing.
• Repairs and maintains temperature control systems.
• Repairs and maintains all college HVAC systems.
• Repairs and maintains AC & DC electrical systems.
• Repairs and maintains electronic equipment and systems.
• Operates and programs the building automation system.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the college’s swimming pool.
• Cleans boilers, adds chemicals to boiler water, cooling towers and closed water systems; makes chemical tests as required and keeps boiler house log.
• May act as lead worker in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Lead Maintenance Mechanic or Senior Mechanic.

• High school or general education degree (GED) with a minimum of eight (8) years of work experience as a skilled maintenance mechanic.
• Moraine Valley Community College approved Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate or equivalent.
• City of Chicago Stationary Engineer’s License, or a related approved apprenticeship and training program.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability by college liability insurance carrier.
• Illinois Swimming Pool Operators certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health and EPA approved Universal or Type III Technician Certification within twelve months of employment.
• Certificate of Completion of Johnson Controls Metasys EMS System and EPA approved Universal or Type III Technician Certification is preferred.

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to college personnel.
• Basic computational skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrates required knowledge of test equipment, shop machinery and hand tools to perform diverse repair operations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of heating and cooling systems in order to troubleshoot and make extensive repairs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of building automation systems including basic programming and ability to make modifications of the systems.
• Possesses a positive and service oriented attitude.

Full Time

Monday-Friday, First Shift (7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). Requires on-call for weekend work. Training days/hours may differ initially.

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance - Optional life
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• MVCC Tuition waiver
• SURS Retirement plan
• Vacation Days
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Personal days
• Bereavement days
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans