Maintenance Trades Specialist I (Electrician)

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Position: Maintenance Trades Specialist I (Electrician)

Location: Christ Medical Center; Oak Lawn, IL.

Full Time; 1st shift, Monday-Friday

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).  

• Conducts preventive maintenance tasks and repairs on basic facility systems such as plumbing, medical gas, fire alarm, HVAC and electrical systems. 

• Manage response and repairs associated with emergencies such as leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures, etc.  

• Reads blueprints, Life Safety drawings and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Valid Driver’s License

Education Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 

Experience Required:

• Less than 2 Years Experience in equipment maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures.  

• Basic computer skills in using systems such as CMMS, building automation system, Microsoft Office. 

• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work with minimal oversight with basic technical skills in facility maintenance.   

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Works required shifts and participates in on-call duty to provide 24/7 coverage. 

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. 

• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance. 

• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force. 

• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and therefore knowledge of safety precautions. 

• Position requires travel.  May be exposed to road/weather hazards. 

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. 

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Trade/Tech School Certificate

• Trade/Tech School Trades Certificate or trades or industry recognized certification/license requiring Continuing Education or periodic renewal to maintain. 

• Preferred: 1 Years of Experience in relatable industrial/trades maintenance or operations.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.