Maintenance Technician III Full Time 3rd Shift sign-on bonus

Q Center is looking for Full Time 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician III to join our team!

This position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus after 12 months of continuous employment with good standing expectation.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Engineer, Level 3, is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to guests and associates. The Engineer Level 3 will provide experienced, detailed and technical maintenance support for all levels of maintenance and repairs to the mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, building equipment and property structures.

The starting rate for this position is$33/hour plus a $2 shift differential.

The schedule will be 11:00pm - 7:30am.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at up to 16 days per year

401(K) with employer match

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Wellness Credits up to $1200

Employee Assistance Program

Basic Life, AD&D

Disability Benefits

Education & Experience

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.

At least 8 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Trade school and/or College course work in related field preferred.

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

EPA Refrigeration Technician Certification.

Stationary Engineer License from Chicago or Elgin preferred.

Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

Flexible shifts and long hours occasionally required.

Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Comfort level with operating and working from a lift up to 40 feet high.

Fundamental Requirements

Possess proficient to advanced general mechanical aptitude, comfort level and desire for working hands-on on all equipment sizes and building systems.

Monitor all department functions with the ability to handle equipment and building adjustments, keeping immediate supervisor or Engineering management fully informed of all problems or matters requiring their attention.

Interpret equipment gauges information to assess equipment performance and ability to adjust as needed according to the size and type of equipment (steam, water, etc).

Use analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and devise effective repairs to various equipment and systems.

Operate, handle and perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment, such as boilers, hot water heaters and storage tanks, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, pumps, etc.

Monitor equipment with a knowledge of typical operating pressures, temperatures, flows for refrigerants, water, chillers, boilers, hot water heaters, steam boilers, coolers, etc.

Responsible for boiler cleaning, burner testing, seasonal startups, and overseeing Illinois state inspections.

Make repairs to property HVAC system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors, belts, repair and replace water distribution pumps, etc.

Drain, refill, bleed HVAC closed loop piping systems.

Attain a thorough knowledge of all sections of 2 and 4 pipe HVAC systems, location and areas served; adjusting to maximize building temperature and humidity control.

Ability to safely work in enclosed spaces.

Awareness of and ability to engage any backup equipment.

Thorough knowledge of system functions and ability to perform complex functions; responding, evaluating and resolving critical alarms received from the Building Automation System.

Thorough knowledge of Building Automation System (BAS) and ability to quickly transition boilers/chillers/cooling towers back and forth between heating and cooling without damaging equipment.

Thorough knowledge of water softener equipment and operation, brine tanks/salt pits/pumps, including hardness testing and corrective actions.

Test water treatment for cooling towers, boilers, chillers and take corrective action per protocols.

Operate water treatment equipment, make necessary chemical adjustments properly handling chemical according to Safety Data Sheets.

Knowledge of electrical and other Personal Protection Equipment and ability to select proper protection levels.

Advanced knowledge of electrical concepts, relationships, distribution equipment; wire gauges, amps, volts.

Ability to work on electrical panels and disconnects up to 480 volts.

Perform standard to advanced plumbing repairs (hands free sinks/toilets, clogged drains, change washers, handles, drain fittings, rodding) and major (HVAC and domestic water lines, etc) plumbing repairs.

Cutting, joining and soldering up to ” to 6” copper pipe and fixtures.

Cutting, joining and gluing up to 6” PVC pipe and fixtures.

Ability to perform pipe work; galvanized and black pipe fitting/threading/installing, cast iron pipe replacement.

Ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams and equipment schematics.

Trace and repair all types of water lines (domestic, HVAC, equipment, sewer, etc).

Comfort level in working with natural gas systems including control valves on kitchen equipment and boilers.

Ability to work with main safety circuits – electrical, gas, water, pressure, temperature, flame signals purges.

Maintain repair and preventative maintenance automated and manual records.

Troubleshoot and repair guest room electronic lock system.

Immediately and courteously respond to guests needs in order to repair and resolve room maintenance requests and problems as they arise.

Perform all other maintenance and facility care tasks as requested to assist Q Center as a whole.

Have a comfort level in working alone, with others, and on group projects with teams.

Diagnose and repair small cleaning equipment.

Train or assist in training maintenance associates in understanding of the BAS and mechanical systems, HVAC equipment, electrical and plumbing systems.

Proficient in the use of rodding equipment, power hand tools and floor mounted tools.

Ability to access, evaluate and repair roof exhaust fans.

Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes including boilers, electrical and plumbing.

The Q Center:

Q Center is more than a conference center – it’s an experience! With 40 years of experience in meeting planning and special event production, Q Center has become an industry leader with boundless versatility and exceptional levels of service. As the largest full-service conference facilities in the Midwest, our vast 150,000+ square-feet of IACC-certified meeting and event spaces regularly host a variety of occasions, from large-scale Fortune 500 company meetings to small business training and special events, like fundraisers and galas. One thing is for sure – food and fun are abundant at Q Center for all to enjoy. From our 95 acres of recreational fun to exploring local sites and indulging in gourmet cuisine, we aim to make every guest experience beyond expectations. Q Center isn’t just for business meetings and conferences – our multi-talented team and event space makes us one of the Midwest’s premier special event venues!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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