Maintenance Mechanic

Argonne is in search of a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic I. Under general supervision of a Building Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic I performs maintenance, operational functions and repairs to building and utility electrical and mechanical systems and structures (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing).

• Executes all work, as they apply to work performed by self or by personnel under supervision, in compliance with environmental safety health and quality (ESHQ) and security reponsibilites established by Argonne National Laboratory's ESHQ policies, Safeguards and Security policies, work rules and safe practices.
• Employees are responsible for maintaining an acceptable attendance record.
• This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activites, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

The primary focus of this position is Industrial/Commercial HVAC/Refrigeration repair.

5+ years of required knowledge and experience in the disassembly, replacement, or repair of 2 or more of the following systems:

• Experience with Industrial/Commercial HVAC
• Building/structures
• Utilities
• Electrical
• Mechanical systems
• Maintain acceptable attendance record
• Ability to model Argonne's core values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Education requirement:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of technical school training and 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of preventive maintenance and repair.

This is a union position. The hourly wage is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between the union and Argonne. As a Maintenance Mechanic I the rate is $45.37 per hour.

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