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Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for constructing facilities and maintaining all college electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. This role emphasizes promoting student success and lifelong learning through various maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

  • Receives work assignments, work orders, and instructions from the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Study and interpret construction, mechanical or electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings or sketches.
  • Correct defective mechanical devices and other equipment by disassembling, installing new parts, welding or refitting.
  • Install air, water, gas and refrigerant lines; repairs and maintains plumbing.
  • Repair and maintain temperature control systems.
  • Repair and maintain all college HVAC systems.
  • Repair and maintain AC & DC electrical systems.
  • Repair and maintain electronic equipment and systems.
  • Operate and program the building automation system.
  • Regularly inspect mechanical, electrical and HVAC equipment.
  • May be responsible for the maintenance of the college’s swimming pool if certified as an Illinois Swimming Pool Operator.
  • Assist in job training for designated maintenance staff.
  • Clean boilers, add chemicals to boiler water, cooling towers and close water system.
  • Responsible for housekeeping in his/her work area and work sites.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Demonstrate required knowledge of test equipment, shop machinery and hand tools.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of heating and cooling systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of building automation systems including basic programming.
  • Possess a positive and service oriented attitude.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Illinois currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$38/hr across 271 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

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