Under general supervision of the Foreman, performs preventative maintenance, operational functions, & repairs to building systems; structures & utilities in strict accordance with established safety practices & procedures.  This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Our Facilities Division (FAC) has a great opportunity for an off-shift Maintenance Mechanic I position. Under general supervision of the Foreman, performs preventative maintenance, operational functions, & repairs to building systems; structures & utilities in strict accordance with established safety practices & procedures. 

This is a union utility building operator's position that will be required to work off-shift with working hours consisting of 3:00pm - 11:00pm OR 11:00pm - 7:00am Wednesday through Sunday; days off are Monday and Tuesday.

Job Responsibilities

Monitor and record temperatures and pressures of equipment and building systemsMaintain proper chilled water, hot water, process water temperatures and system pressuresMaintain proper compressed air system pressureStart and stop centrifugal chillers and associated cooling towersStart and stop hydronic pumpsStart and stop air compressor and dryer systemsPerform chemical/water analysis on chilled water, cooling tower, hot water and steam condensateCalibrate water quality analyzers and chemical feedsTroubleshoot operating equipment problems, recommend corrective action and take action as directedReport operational problems to area maintenance foreman beyond ability to resolvePerform routine maintenance on equipment and the facility and clean machinery spacesLegibly record plant parameter readings in building area logs booksAnswer phone calls, pages and radio communications with on duty personnel and respond to requests and emergenciesKeep area maintenance foreman informed of activities and area deficienciesMost likely an overnight shift 11:00pm - 7:00am position with the potential to be afternoons 3:00pm-11:00pm.Must be able to work a variety of shiftsTraining schedule will be Monday - Friday from 7am - 3:30pm for four months, and your afternoon or overnight schedule will be given to you after training is successfully completed.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills, knowledge, and experience

Two years of technical school training and 3+ years of experience, including computer literacy, or 5+ years professional experience in preventative maintenance systems.

High degree of proficiency in the repair, calibration/adjustment diagnosis, defective component replacement, functional test performance, disassembly and overhauling of at least two major systems listed below:

HVAC systemsBuilding automation systems; Johnson Controls MetasysCompressed air systemsSteam systemsPlumbing systemsElectrical systems up to and including 480 voltEmergency generators PumpsMust be self-reliant with excellent attendanceAbility to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Maintenance Mechanic I

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $43.83-$44.03.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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