Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Base Pay Range

$32.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Reports to Maintenance Supervisor.

• Inspect buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions. Make needed repairs or contact proper vendor.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance including replacement or repair of fixtures, wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords.
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance such as replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets and unclogging drains/toilets.
• Perform minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g., preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles).
• Carry out routine servicing of facilities equipment as part of measures to prevent breakdowns and malfunctions that could affect production activities and mitigate the need for more expensive repair/s.
• Operate low‑pressure boiler system.
• Maintain air compressors and vacuum pumps by performing regular checks.
• Maintain a fire compression system (churn tests).
• Instruct employees on how to operate new or acquired equipment.
• Strictly abide by all safety regulations.
• Record maintenance data and activities to track proper maintenance of facilities equipment.
• Order parts and maintain inventory for use in plant activities (metal stock, miscellaneous parts for production machinery, etc.).
• Communicate with management to inform them about equipment faults/issues and best practices for facilities maintenance that should be implemented for maximum performance.
• Accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the building trades including, but not limited to electrical, plumbing, steam fitter, carpentry, electrical distribution, compressed air systems, HVAC, boiler, fabrication, grounds maintenance, communications, welding and equipment installation.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.
• May be required to take calls and perform emergency work outside of regular business hours.

• Trade tools, equipment, materials, methods, and techniques used in skilled and general facilities maintenance and repair involving any of the following: electrical, heating and air conditioning, locksmithing, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, or equipment mechanic.
• Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Excellent record‑keeping techniques.
• Follow all Federal, State, local building codes and regulations, and Illinois Fire Code.

• Perform a wide variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of Paket facilities and equipment.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Maintain routine records.
• Operate Paket powered industrial vehicles (forklift, scissor lift, etc.) and perform physical labor.

• Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, lifting, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights up to 50 pounds.

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Repair
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Oil Changes
• HVAC Maintenance
• Boiler Troubleshooting
• Boiler Operation
• Maintenance and Repair Skills

• HVAC Systems
• Industrial Controls
• Power Tools

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Chicago, IL