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Maintenance Technician
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What they do
A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$50,465 / year median in Illinois
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary Maintains and repairs all facility related equipment, manufacturing and support equipment where required and is responsible for product safety and quality of goods produced. Job Elements & Position Responsibilities Executes work orders in a timely fashion
Assists troubleshooting and repairs facility and production equipment
Communicates effectively concerning facility and equipment Participates in and supports team related maintenance activities
Accesses computer records relating to preventative maintenance utilizing PC's and related software
Performs housekeeping duties within their work area which includes production and other facility/maintenance areas
Identifies and participates in activities involving continuous improvement
Complies with all facility safety requirements
Works holidays, overtime and call-ins as needed Required Qualifications Education Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent Experience Four years as a maintenance, journeyman mechanic or similar position Skills Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Must be able to climb ladders to access work areas
Must be willing to increase knowledge in 4 of the following areas: refrigeration, pneumatics, mechanical systems, injection molding (for molding facilities), HVAC systems, hydraulics, electrical and electronics
Must provide own tools and toolbox
Must be willing to run/learn all general shop equipment related to the job Must be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury Must be able to work as a member of a team, have high energy level and be able to work well under pressure Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information relating to the job Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to machine and component parts
Must be willing to be certified on a forklift, scissors lift or any equipment required to do the job safely.
Must possess basic PC skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook