Maintenance Mechanic IV (First Shift)

Department: Campus Operations
Work Location: Main Campus

About the role

The Maintenance Mechanic IV maintains and repairs all college electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems, programs and operates building automation systems, and is dedicated to supporting learning-college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Receive work assignments, work orders, and instructions from the Maintenance Supervisor or the Lead Maintenance Mechanic.
• Study and interpret mechanical or electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, or sketches to install new equipment or troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems; plan and determine working procedures and tool and materials requirements.
• Correct defective mechanical devices and other equipment by disassembling, installing new parts, and refitting; adjust and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Install air, water, gas, and refrigerant lines; repair and maintain plumbing.
• Repair and maintain temperature control systems.
• Repair and maintain all college HVAC systems.
• Repair and maintain AC & DC electrical systems.
• Repair and maintain electronic equipment and systems.
• Operate and program the building automation system.
• Maintain the college’s swimming pool.
• Clean boilers, add chemicals to boiler water, cooling towers, and closed water systems; make chemical tests as required and keep boiler house log.
• May act as lead worker in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Lead Maintenance Mechanic, or Senior Mechanic.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of work experience as a skilled maintenance mechanic.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify as insurable by college liability insurance carrier.
• Illinois Swimming Pool Operators certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (within twelve months of employment).
• EPA approved Universal or Type III Technician Certification (within twelve months of employment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Moraine Valley Community College approved Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate or equivalent.
• City of Chicago Stationary Engineer’s License or a related approved apprenticeship and training program.
• Certificate of Completion of Johnson Controls Metasys EMS System.
• EPA approved Universal or Type III Technician Certification.

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and written instructions.
• Effective communication and ability to respond to college personnel.
• Basic computational skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Knowledge of test equipment, shop machinery, and hand tools to perform diverse repair operations.
• Knowledge of heating and cooling systems to troubleshoot and make extensive repairs.
• Knowledge of building automation systems, including basic programming and ability to make modifications.
• Positive and service-oriented attitude.

Schedule

Full-time, first shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). On-call for weekend work required. Training hours may differ initially.

Pay

$28.41–$30.00/hour plus shift differential as applicable.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and optional life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and MVCC tuition waiver for benefit-eligible employees and dependents.
• SURS Retirement plan.
• Paid time off: vacation days, holidays, sick leave, personal days, and bereavement days.
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans.