Specialist, Engineering Services
About the role
As a Healthcare Maintenance Technician at JLL, you will play an essential role in maintaining the safety, functionality, and comfort of healthcare facilities for our clients. This position involves performing a variety of routine and semi-skilled maintenance tasks to ensure that buildings, equipment, and grounds operate smoothly and meet the highest standards of care. Working within a healthcare environment at Rush University Medical Center, you'll contribute directly to patient safety and operational excellence by responding to maintenance needs quickly and professionally. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with JLL while supporting critical healthcare infrastructure and making a tangible difference in the lives of patients, staff, and visitors every day. This is a union position for Local 399.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine plumbing repairs including repairing faucets, unplugging toilets and drains, and addressing minor plumbing issues
- Replace light bulbs, LED bulbs, and fluorescent lights throughout assigned healthcare facilities
- Make electrical-related repairs such as replacing electrical receptacles and troubleshooting basic electrical issues
- Perform routine carpentry work including ceiling tile replacement, installing door stops, adjustable shelving, and hanging items such as whiteboards and baskets
- Assist HVAC technicians with the continuous cleaning of all vents in assigned areas and perform filter changes, valve replacements, or other skilled work under direct supervision
- Conduct facility experience rounding as assigned to identify and address maintenance needs proactively
- Document time, materials used, and completed tasks on work orders/requests to maintain accurate records and support inventory management
Requirements
- Completion and certification from the Triton College/Local 399 Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Certificate Program, or equivalent coursework subject to management approval (non-negotiable)
- Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening as required for access to all secured healthcare buildings
- Familiarity with the use and care of common equipment and tools for basic and semi-skilled general maintenance repair tasks
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings with supervisory support
- Capability to perform manual labor indoors and outdoors for extended periods, including standing, kneeling, walking, lifting, and working in small or cramped areas
- Ability to work at elevations greater than ten feet, climb ladders or steps, and move objects such as furniture, equipment, and supplies
- Strong commitment to JLL's employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity, and ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with staff, patients, and other employees
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a healthcare or institutional facility maintenance environment
- Basic understanding of OSHA safety procedures and ability to learn and practice safety regulations
- Ability to distinguish colors for electrical repairs and detect natural gas leaks, smoke, and chemicals
- Experience documenting maintenance activities and managing basic tool inventory
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients, and the public
- Willingness to aid skilled maintenance technicians in performing after-hours emergency repairs by assignment
- Eagerness to learn assigned tasks quickly and correctly through on-the-job training and educational opportunities
Location
Onsite – Rush University Medical Center, Chicago
Pay
$40.57 per hour