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Preventive Maintenance Technician

UNITED HOSPITAL SERVICES
Hammond, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2027

SUMMARY

Maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, and physical structures in an industrial establishment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with projects as needed.

· Painting.

· Check oil levels on all equipment.

· Change oil in gear boxes.

· Pressure wash machines.

· Replace air filters on A/C units and air handlers.

· Minor welding.

· Replace guide tapes on equipment.

· Clean conveyor belts.

· Attend staff meetings.

· Clean trough filters.

· Clean filters on machines.

· Repair minor maintenance issues (bearings, chains, belts, etc.)

· Check and repair all plastic and metal linen delivery carts.

· Blow down plant and equipment.

· Lubricate chains and other equipment.

· Use small hand tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must pass test given by Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,487 - $65,475

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