Maintenance Worker-Maintenance Full Time Days - Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Palos Heights, IL 60463
About the Job
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job DescriptionThe Maintenance Worker reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment. Evaluates and analyzes problems and takes the appropriate corrective action or refers to the supervisor or manager.
- Responsible for the servicing and repairing of the hospital utility and equipment systems.
- Performs duties as required in order to repair or fabricate equipment.
- Performs preventative maintenance according to the schedule and continually updates preventative tasks to assure that all hospital equipment is properly maintained.
- Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation.
- Performs tasks across the building trade spectrum.
- Inspects, repairs, and installs components or equipment to maintain the hospital utility system.
- Assists with snow and ice removal as required.
- Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, and equipment.
- Responds to fire alarms.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License
- 1-2 years position related experience
Preferred:
- Technical training in the maintenance field.
- Five years of relevant maintenance and repair experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.