• Maintenance Mechanic

    Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL)


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    As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

    Position Details

    Position Details

    Job Title MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

     

    Position Number 8100725

     

    Job Category University Staff

     

    Job Type Full-Time

     

    FLSA Status Non-Exempt

     

    Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

     

    Department Name FACILITIES LSC

     

    Location Code FACILITIES LSC (07211A)

     

    Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

     

    Duties and Responsibilities

     

    - This is a 2nd shift position, 3:00PM to 11:00PM, with Fri/Sat or Sun/Mon off days

     

    - Maintains the safe operation and maintenance of building facilities, electrical and mechanical systems and plumbing.

     

    - Performs all aspects of building maintenance including, but not limited to carpentry & related hardware, electrical, interior/structure, plumbing, security related door hardware and proper usage of maintenance tools and equipment

     

    - Performs work assignments received, both verbal and through the work order software system

     

    - Maintains records of work performed using the work order management software system

     

    - Maintains inventory

     

    - Performs work assignments to make campus facilities as safe and secure as possible for all students, staff and faculty

     

    - May, at times, need to assist with snow removal

     

    - Performs other duties as assigned

    Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

    High school, GED or trade school diploma and three to five years of related experience with all aspects of maintenance of facility and residential buildings required. Experience in an educational facility preferred

    Qualifications

    - Experience as a general maintenance mechanic.

     

    - Must be able to read blueprints and schematics

     

    - Ability to use tools of all trades, including power tools

     

    - Ability to work in high and/or confined spaces

     

    - Ability to carry materials to perform work functions

     

    - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

     

    - Must have knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of areas including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and door lock hardware

     

    - Must supply their own hand tools

     

    - Must be in good physical condition with the ability to assist with snow removal and other labor intensive requests

     

    - Must be able to work irregular hours if needed, to perform job requirements

     

    - Must be able to work successfully with other trades to perform job duties

     

    Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

     

    - Must have a current Driver’s License in good standing

     

    - Must become a member of IUOE Local 399 and maintain good standing throughout employment

     

    Computer Skills

     

    - Knowledge and proficiency with computers

     

    - Experience with a work order management system and mobile device, iPad, preferred

     

    Supervisory Responsibilities No

     

    Required operation of university owned vehicles Yes

     

    Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

     

    Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Climbing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions

     

    Working Conditions Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Animals, Heights, Danger, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

     

    Open Date 09/09/2025

     

    Close Date

     

    Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

     

    Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

    About Loyola University Chicago

    Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

     

    Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .

     

    Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/) .

     

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