Maintenance Mechanic 1

Under general supervision of the Foreman, performs preventative maintenance, operational functions, & repairs to building systems; structures & utilities in strict accordance with established safety practices & procedures.  This 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.

Position Requirements

Our Facilities Division (FAC) has a great opportunity for an off-shift Maintenance Mechanic I position. Under general supervision of the Foreman, performs preventative maintenance, operational functions, & repairs to building systems; structures & utilities in strict accordance with established safety practices & procedures. 

This is a union utility building operator's position that will be required to work off-shift with working hours consisting of 3:00pm - 11:00pm OR 11:00pm - 7:00am Wednesday through Sunday; days off are Monday and Tuesday.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and record temperatures and pressures of equipment and building systems
• Maintain proper chilled water, hot water, process water temperatures and system pressures
• Maintain proper compressed air system pressure
• Start and stop centrifugal chillers and associated cooling towers
• Start and stop hydronic pumps
• Start and stop air compressor and dryer systems
• Perform chemical/water analysis on chilled water, cooling tower, hot water and steam condensate
• Calibrate water quality analyzers and chemical feeds
• Troubleshoot operating equipment problems, recommend corrective action and take action as directed
• Report operational problems to area maintenance foreman beyond ability to resolve
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and the facility and clean machinery spaces
• Legibly record plant parameter readings in building area logs books
• Answer phone calls, pages and radio communications with on duty personnel and respond to requests and emergencies
• Keep area maintenance foreman informed of activities and area deficiencies
• Most likely an overnight shift 11:00pm - 7:00am position with the potential to be afternoons 3:00pm-11:00pm.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts
• Training schedule will be Monday - Friday from 7am - 3:30pm for four months, and your afternoon or overnight schedule will be given to you after training is successfully completed.

• This 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 skills, knowledge, and experience

Two years of technical school training and 3+ years of experience, including computer literacy, or 5+ years professional experience in preventative maintenance systems.

High degree of proficiency in the repair, calibration/adjustment diagnosis, defective component replacement, functional test performance, disassembly and overhauling of at least two major systems listed below:

• HVAC systems
• Building automation systems; Johnson Controls Metasys
• Compressed air systems
• Steam systems
• Plumbing systems
• Electrical systems up to and including 480 volt
• Emergency generators Pumps
• Must be self-reliant with excellent attendance
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Maintenance Mechanic I

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $43.83-$44.03.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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