Maintenance Mechanic I/II
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Overview
Argonne is in search of a Maintenance Mechanic. Under general supervision of the Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic performs preventative maintenance, operational functions and repairs to building systems, structures and utilities in strict accordance with established safety practices & procedures.
The primary focus of this position is Industrial/Commercial HVAC/Refrigeration repair.
- Under the general supervision of a Building Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic II performs preventive maintenance, operational functions, and minor repairs to building and utility electrical and mechanical systems and structures (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
- Assists the Maintenance Mechanic I (journeyman level mechanic) in the maintenance and repair of building systems.
- Employees are responsible for maintaining an acceptable attendance record.
- Executes all work as they apply to work performed by self or by personnel under supervision, in compliance with environmental safety health and quality (ESHQ) and security responsibilities established by Argonne National Laboratory's ESHQ policies, Safeguards and Security policies, work rules, and safe practices.
- 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 job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Required knowledge and experience in the disassembly, replacement, or repair of:
- Industrial/Commercial HVAC
- Building/structures
- Utilities
- Electrical
- Mechanical systems
- Execute all work in compliance with environmental safety, health, quality, and security as established by Argonne National Laboratory's ESHQ policies, safeguard and Security policies, work rules and safe practices.
- Maintain acceptable attendance record.
- Ability to model Argonne's core values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
- High school diploma or equivalent, preferably have attended an HVAC training program.
This is a union position. The hourly wage is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between the union and Argonne. As a Maintenance Mechanic II the rate is $34.64 per hour, as a Maintenance Mechanic I the rate is $42.42 per hour. Knowledge and experience will determine if a candidate will be placed as a level I or a level II.
Job ProfileJob Family:
Union
Job Profile:
Maintenance Mechanic II
Worker Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
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