Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Facilities

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00:00 PM - 11:30:00 PM)

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Pay Range:
Rush salaries are determined by many factors, including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry-specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
According to established procedures and specific instructions, installs, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of plumbing, mechanical, and electrical equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic also performs routine building repair tasks. Demonstrates professionalism and self-motivation in order to perform routine duties and assists others, including outside vendors, as scheduled or required. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must have 2 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to read and work from architectural and mechanical blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Has a background in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, pipefitting, and steam plant operations.
• Basic interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and the ability to concentrate.
• Safe use of hand and power tools.
• Generally able to conduct physical activities associated with the performance of this job.
• Experienced with computers, with an understanding of using Computerized Maintenance
• Management Systems, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet

Responsibilities:
1. Provides technical services for Utilities, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, steam, medical air, vacuum systems, preventative maintenance, repairs and installation according to established procedures and code compliance.
2. Maintains and operates Life Safety equipment and Utilities management equipment for the Hospital.
3. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment per the established Hospital PM Program.
4. Responsible for maintaining mechanical equipment rooms, floors, lighting, and equipment inspections.
5. Takes ownership of the assigned zone to improve the zone maintenance program.

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