Job Description

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic I position at Illinois Masonic Medical Center involves performing facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with codes and standards. The role requires basic skills in troubleshooting and repairing various mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring a safe and functional environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Perform facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Document maintenance activities using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, and boilers.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair patient care equipment like beds and wheelchairs.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical/electrical systems including HVAC and plumbing.
  • Perform routine general maintenance functions such as carpentry, painting, and snow removal.
  • Respond to emergencies like leaks and power outages as directed.
  • Respond to building occupant requests in a timely and professional manner.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and perform equipment safety checks.
  • Inspect and repair fire doors and smoke partitions.
  • Read blueprints and maintenance manuals to complete assignments.

Requirements

  • Driver's License required.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Less than 2 years’ experience in equipment maintenance.
  • Basic computer skills including CMMS and Microsoft Office.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

  • Full Time; 1st shift.
  • Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7am-3:30pm.
  • Location: Illinois Masonic Medical Center (IMMC); Chicago, IL - northside near Wrigleyville neighborhood.

How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chicago, IL currently run a median of $36/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$50/hr across 81 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chicago, IL

We're tracking 111 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 76 different employers. 44 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 367 other active welding openings from 265 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (18), Gerber Collision & Glass (8), and Aerotek (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Itasca at $56/hr, Chicago at $36/hr, and Melrose Park at $34/hr. Chicago is among them.

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