Journeyman Mechanic/Engineer for Commercial Laundry

Union position. The Journeyman Mechanic/Engineer will perform maintenance and repairs as scheduled or required in order to attain maximum productivity and functionality in plant operations. The employee in this role must have strong communication, observational, and operational skills with an unbending focus on safety.Essential Duties and Other Responsibilities:Responsibly follow all procedures & policies with regard to repairs & maintenance.Responsible to complete assigned tasks and projects in a highly effective, efficient, and safe manner.Supports high performance in a professional healthcare & hospitality laundry environment through cleanliness and infection prevention.Works in conjunction with operations to keep equipment operating at a high level of efficiency.Ability to trouble shoot any mechanical, electrical and plumbing problemsProjects and tasks may include, but are not limited to:Industrial equipment repair and/or maintenanceConstruction type tasks (painting, patching holes, etc.)ElectricalPlumbingElectronicsCore Competencies:Problem solving - Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.Attention to Detail - Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.Initiative - Spotting opportunities within a circle of influence; anticipating threats and acting on them; self-starting rather than waiting passively until the situation demands action.Particular Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to effectively complete mechanical or electrical tasks in an industrial environment.Must exhibit self-initiative, accountability, flexibility.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Position is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Position is regularly required to walk, sit, climb or balance, talk and hear.Position is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The working environment is typical of an industrial facility including noise and vibration. An employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Personal Protective Equipment will be required for certain tasks.Company DescriptionWe are a commercial, linen processing plant in the Chicago area. We have large, processing machines that need your expertise and skill to keep them running. Each day is different. Not one the same. The flexibility I give you, and freedom to do your work is un matched. As long as you are responsible, reliable, and skilled in your mechanical technician abilities, you will find this job fun and one that you can enjoy for many years to come.

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