Maintenance Mechanic

Harper College

  • Palatine, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Responsibilities:Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance on all buildings and facilities.Responsible for installing, repairing, replacing, and maintaining all electrical systems including but not limited to: power sources, interior and exterior lighting, light poles, underground wiring and electrical circuits.Performs electrical testing and testing surveysMaintains and repairs all plumbing systems and accessories of water supplies, such as interior water, sewer, and storm lines and related equipment, including valves.Performs carpentry work in the alteration, repair and maintenance of all buildings and structures; including but not limited to walls, partitions, furniture, cabinets, fixtures and ceilings, including painting.Performs building floor covering installation and repair including but not limited to; carpet, floor tile.Minor repairs, and preventive maintenance on roofs, flashing, and caulking.Lays out, pours and finishes concrete as required, minor repairs to masonry.Repairs, replaces, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance on doors to include hardware installation and maintenance.Operates and maintains all power and hand tools relating to jobSelects proper materials and tools for each jobMay assist in preparation of some cost estimates and materialRepairs and maintains lock systemsOperates motorized vehicles including but not limited to: trucks, vans, gators, and liftsMaintains proper cleaning, housekeeping and storage of materials in shop, at job sites and other related areas to include vehiclesInspects College property and observes activities on College property for unsafe conditions which may lead to injury, takes appropriate action to correct any unsafe practice or condition and reports all other potential safety hazards to supervisor.Responsible for snow and ice removal duties.Employee must be on a 7 day/24hour on call weekly rotation for emergency events.Performs other related duties as assigned.Working Conditions:Employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Employee may be required to wear respiratory protection, hearing protection and other personal protective equipment on a daily basis.Physical Demands:Work is categorized as medium, which requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Work involves reaching, prolonged above shoulder level activities, ladder climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, negotiating stairs, grasping, and using hand and/or power equipment. Applicants will be required to complete a physical prior to hiring.Equipment/Tools:Employee must operate the following tools:
  • Carpentry tools
  • Masonry tools
  • Power lift
  • Plumbing tools
  • Extension ladders and scaffolding
  • Use of personal protective equipment (i.e.: gloves, goggles, etc.) when required.
  • Other related tools as required
  • Motorized and electric vehicles
Supervision:Under direct supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor. Receives daily oral, written and computer-generated direction, guidance or instructions on work to be performed. Occasionally, instructions are supplemented by plans, drawings or blueprints.Qualifications:Education: High school or equivalent.Experience: Five year's experience. Knowledge and developed skills in electrical installation and repair, carpentry and plumbing. Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams. Skill in the maintenance and use of tools, equipment and material of the trade. Prefer knowledge of welding.Licensing: Valid Illinois Driver's LicenseAbout Us:We are Harper College…the college in your community.The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.Harper College is now one of the nation's premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The College's academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.About the Team: Facilitates Management Division provides building and grounds services including but not limited to: Campus Architectural Services, Construction Management, Maintenance, Operations Services/Shipping and Receiving, Roads and Grounds, Sustainability and Utilities.

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