Maintenance Technician - Full-Time
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Job Info

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By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary
The Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of maintenance and utility duties for the hospital's Engineering Department. The Maintenance Technician is guided by a general knowledge of building maintenance, and the use of tools and basic maintenance supplies.

The Maintenance Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Maintenance Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will:

• Performs a variety of duties in maintaining, repairing, operating and cleaning of the hospital, exterior grounds, and campus facilities.
  
• Assists in making decisions on all normal and minor repairs and reports major problems to the Facilities Manager.
  
• Cleans grounds, sidewalks and parking areas, picking up litter and debris, branches using necessary electrical equipment.
  
• Maintains and performs minor repairs to equipment needed to complete assigned building tasks, using power and hand tools and other necessary equipment.
  
• Performs a variety of other unskilled or semi-skilled tasks such as minor carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, minor electrical work, sheet metal work, masonry, and drywall maintenance.
  
• Performs a variety of building services' duties including furniture moves and equipment assembly.
  
• Responds to emergency problems in the facility and emergency repairs as needed.
  
• Maintains logs, performs rounds, completes maintenance work orders, tests, and inspections.
  
• Serves as member of facility's fire and emergency response teams.
  
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
  

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Facilities Manager
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Work requires ability to learn how to read mechanical and architectural drawings.
  
• Work requires an interest in learning basic mechanical repairs, carpentry, plumbing, and equipment repairs
  
• Requires interpersonal skills sufficient to maintain effective communication with Institute employees.
  
• Ability to move heavy equipment weighing up to sixty pounds.
  
• Ability to use tools required by duties.
  
• Basic computer knowledge.
  
• Healthcare experience highly desired.
  

Working Conditions

• Work environment requires exposure to dust, noise or extreme temperatures.
  
• Requires long periods of standing, roof access and must be able to dead lift up to 60 lbs.
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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