Facilities Technician - 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM - Sunday - Thursday
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Inspects facilities, prioritizes necessary repairs, improvements and preventive maintenance; follows all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk and enhance the safety of employees and visitors; checks property and grounds for unsafe conditions, and clears hazards; reports safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities.
- Trouble-shoots and perform diagnostics for repair of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
- Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled facilities maintenance, preventive maintenance, component replacement and repair tasks, including carpentry, mechanical, security systems and basic non-licensed electrical, plumbing; operates hand and power tools.
- Works on assigned projects, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; duties will vary according to job assignment and individual skills; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
- Reads and interprets project work orders; identifies material and equipment needs, and organizes supplies and equipment; prepares written reports as required and documents the work performed.
- Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations.
- Cleans up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures.
- Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and small tools for proper operating condition; completes minor repairs on equipment as needed.
- Operates vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
- Assists with setup and teardown for special events, and other tasks as directed.
- Completes daily work log, incident and accident reports, and requisitions for supplies and materials.
- Responds as directed to perform emergency cleaning and repair work as required.
- Responds to service calls and in-house repairs throughout the facility.
- Troubleshoots, responds to work orders, repairs systems and equipment.
- Installs office fixtures and performs work in various maintenance trades including mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Routine assignments include moving furniture, materials and equipment.
- Conducts scheduled preventative maintenance and breaks down equipment for clean up.
- Converses with equipment operators to ascertain problems with equipment before breakdown, and to determine if breakdown is due to human error or mechanical problems.
- Tests faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction.
- Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects.
- Replaces defective components and wiring and adjusts mechanical parts.
- Verifies proper usage of testing instruments.
- Installs audio/visual equipment.
- May maintain records of repairs, calibrations and tests.
- Enters information into computer to copy program from one electronic component to another, or to draw, modify or to store schematics.
- Oversees emergency system backup.
- Ensures plumbing, sewer, water, electrical and mechanical systems are functional.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement