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Argonne National Laboratory Off-Shift Maintenance Mechanic I in Lemont, Illinois
Our Facilities Division (FAC) has a great opportunity for an Off-shift (midnight or Afternoon 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 of Monday and Tuesday. 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
Job Responsibilities
Monitor and record temperatures and pressures of equipment and building systems.
Maintain proper chilled water, hot water, process water temperatures and system pressures.
Maintain proper compressed air system pressure.
Start and stop centrifugal chillers and associated cooling towers.
Start and stop hydronic pumps.
Start and stop air compressor and dryer systems.
Perform chemical/water analysis on chilled water, cooling tower, hot water and steam condensate.
Calibrate water quality analyzers and chemical feeds.
Troubleshoot operating equipment problems, recommend corrective action and take action as directed.
Report operational problems to area maintenance foreman beyond ability to resolve.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and the facility and clean machinery spaces
Legibly record plant parameter readings in building area logs books.
Answer phone calls, pages and radio communications with on duty personnel and respond to requests and emergencies.
Keep area maintenance foreman informed of activities and area deficiencies.
Most 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 shifts and days during the first 4 months of training.
Position Requirements
Two years of technical school training and 3+ years of experience, including computer literacy, or 5+ years professional experience in preventative maintenance systems. We expect you should possess a 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 systems
Building automation systems; Johnson Controls Metasys
Compressed air systems
Steam systems
Plumbing systems
Electrical systems up to and including 480 volt
Emergency generators Pumps
Must be self-reliant with excellent attendance
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability 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
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