Senior Building Maintenance Mechanic

Title: Senior Building Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Oakbrook, IL

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $70k-$80k/yr.

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Building Maintenance Mechanic to support facility operations and building maintenance. This opportunity is with an established manufacturing company seeking an experienced maintenance professional to maintain building systems, troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and ensure facility operations run smoothly.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate, schedule, and perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on building systems and facility equipment.
• Perform daily setup, startup, and operational checks of building support systems.
• Maintain and repair HVAC systems, rooftop units, exhaust systems, and air-handling equipment.
• Maintain low-pressure boiler systems and compressed air systems, including performing blowdowns and monitoring operating conditions.
• Perform routine replacement of facility components, including filters, lighting, ceiling tiles, piping, and fittings.
• Inspect building conditions and equipment to identify maintenance needs and ensure proper operation.
• Clean and maintain building support equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
• Service and repair electric forklifts and operate forklifts as needed.
• Coordinate facility services, including snow removal, equipment and furniture moves, and departmental cleaning activities.
• Work with outside contractors to coordinate services, negotiate pricing, and ensure quality work at competitive costs.
• Serve as a point of contact for building maintenance concerns and coordinate resolutions with internal departments.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints, schematics, and equipment maintenance manuals.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Approximately 4-6 years of experience in an engineering or maintenance environment, or equivalent hands-on trade experience.
• Experience maintaining and repairing HVAC systems required.
• EPA certification for handling refrigerants required.
• Experience maintaining low-pressure boiler systems and compressed air systems.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, measuring instruments, pipe-fitting equipment, electrical wiring equipment, and welding equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Experience coordinating work schedules, managing multiple tasks, and adjusting priorities as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and outside contractors.
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.