Facility Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - 24-00436

Job Title : Facility Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Location : Vernon Hills, IL

Job Type and Duration : Direct Hire

Hours : 6am - 2pm

Reports to : Maintenance Supervisor / Project Manager

Job Overview : This position includes both mechanical and electrical aspects of troubleshooting and repair work. Performs skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the facility.

On a needed basis, the position will also support all production machines and auxiliary equipment including breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, and machine cleanings.

Job Dimensions :

• Part of our Company's Production Team
• Hourly non-exempt, no direct reports.
• Schedule : 8 hour shift 6 : 00am - 2 : 00 pm. May need to be on call during the weekends and some holidays. Flexibility of returning to site on an Emergency basis

Principal Accountabilities :

Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components;

tests system competency and component devices and evaluates performance.

• Assists Maintenance Supervisor in planning and scheduling preventative maintenance work and recommends approaches to preventative maintenance programs.
• Repairs and maintains a variety of facilities systems, components and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage, and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection equipment / systems, sprinkler systems, sensors and related hardware and software;

constructs and maintains indoor / outdoor facilities, fans, lights and related; conducts structural inspections for safety.

Must have air compressor experience.

• Research replacement parts, ordering of parts, equipment, material and supplies as required.
• Maintains induction and air handling units; cleans and inspects all equipment, completes filter changes, lubricates, maintains and services mechanical and refrigeration and / or cooling systems.
• Coordinates maintenance of water distribution systems; cleans and inspects equipment.
• Identify, repair, and maintain appliances and heating and cooling equipment.
• Performs service and preventative maintenance on motorized equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems and identifies when appropriate for external service provider to make repairs.
• Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; participates in estimates and evaluations of project costs;

monitors work of vendors or contractors; assists in the review of new construction or remodel plans to assure compliance with facility maintenance standards.

• Coordinate with Facility Project Manager to resolve facility issues as a needed basis.
• Coordinate with other Facility Maintenance Technicians on resolving day to day issues and to prioritize tasks throughout the workday.
• Accesses and makes all levels of adjustments to computerized control systems, such as for lighting or energy management systems;

and troubleshoots control system problems.

• Trains less-skilled staff in facilities maintenance trades; assists Maintenance Supervisor to determine training needs for work group.
• Develop work plans with peer technicians for emergency repair of critical assets.
• Effective use of computerized maintenance management system and service request systems; tracks and closes assigned work orders;

may monitor work orders assigned to others and assist them in managing work orders.

• Utilize devices and management system to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem / cause / remedy, and parts used)
• Responds to facility emergencies and closures including adverse weather to ensure that all facilities are protected and remain operational.
• Assists with tasks required in preparing to open facility after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks and start-up operations as assigned.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out / Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.

and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards. Trains less-skilled staff on safety procedures related to facility maintenance.

Assists in structural safety inspections.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

Knowledge & Experience :

• Building maintenance and construction trades, i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, tile, etc.
• HVAC repair and inspection.
• MUST HAVE AIR COMPRESSOR EXPERIENCE
• PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices
• Familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Education & Certifications :

High school diploma or GED, Associates Degree and / or industrial certification preferred

Skills / Abilities / Behaviours :

• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Mechanic aptitude
• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills are essential
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Read dimensional graphic templates in both metric / standard and apply to finished product
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work with minimal instructions

ESPO Corporation

630-789-2525

View all open jobs at