Facility Technician
Talascend is currently seeking a Facility Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Overview
The role involves operating and maintaining all machinery and equipment assigned, ensuring their good running order, and focusing on the safe and economical operation of the plant.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for, operate, and maintain in good running order all machinery and equipment as assigned.
- Perform the responsibilities of a technician as assigned.
- The safe, economical operation of the plant.
- Carry out orders of the management in the operation of the building.
- Complete work orders as assigned and report progress and completion on the automated work order system.
- Ensure that employee, student and visitor safety is the primary focus of all physical resources staff through procedure compliance, on-site inspection and training.
- Attend training and seminars to enhance knowledge as an engineer.
- Identify energy conservation measures and work with the engineering staff to implement.
- Participate in the ongoing review and revision of engineering procedures practices.
- Perform all other tasks assigned that relate to the mission of the organization and the responsibilities of an engineer.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years experience managing facilities
• Learn how to read and work off blue prints and schematics.
• Able to drive company owned vehicles without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prefer a working knowledge, hands-on experience or someone who wants to learn the maintenance, operation and repair of steam boilers, electricity and electrical distribution systems, plumbing and piping systems, internal combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, generators, ice machines, air-conditioning units, chillers (centrifugal and screw type), cooling towers, air handling units, variable frequency drives, and building automation systems (pneumatic and direct digital control).
• Prefer a working knowledge of an automated work order system.
• Prefer a working knowledge of Building Automation Systems Siemens and Johnson Controls.
• Prefer candidate who has experience in ordering supplies, work order management systems, Word and Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets).
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.