Operations and Maintenance Specialist II

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Shedd Aquarium Full time
Job Summary

The Operations and Maintenance Specialist II assists departmental colleagues with the maintenance and operation of base building and life support systems or other building machinery and equipment as assigned. This role performs water transfers, mixing salt, and backwashing of life support filters. Additionally, the incumbent may be required to perform shift duties of other operators when needed, as assigned, to accommodate vacations and other absences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists departmental colleagues with maintenance and operation of base building and life support systems or other building machinery and equipment as assigned.
  • Performs water transfers, mixing salt, and backwashing of life support filters.
  • May be required to perform shift duties of other operators when needed, as assigned, to accommodate vacations and other absences.
  • Maintains a clean and safe workspace.
  • Reports any impending supply or material shortages to the Maintenance Supervisor and advises the Maintenance Supervisor of any equipment problems.
  • Supports special events, meetings, and setup.
  • Assists with the repair of piping, valves, filters, hot water systems, and associated controls.
  • Assists other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment and other building machinery and equipment.
  • Monitors, operates, and maintains base building and life support systems or all other systems and related machinery supporting efficient building operations.
  • Performs analysis of life support and base building systems and equipment on a scheduled basis, which includes water sampling, back washing, water testing, chiller operations, boiler systems, and assessment of equipment operation.
  • Performs water transfers and mixing salt.
  • Performs backwashing of life support filters.
  • As assigned, performs preventive maintenance and repairs to both base building and life support equipment with a minimum amount of disruption.
  • Works with the Operators and Exhibit leads to schedule equipment being taken offline so that preventive maintenance and repairs can be performed.
  • Completes the preventive maintenance task sheet.
  • Installs, repairs, and rebuilds base building systems.
Requirements
  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in industrial repair and maintenance.
  • Minimum of one year of mechanical maintenance or electrical system maintenance and repair experience or educational equivalent.
  • Intermediate computer skills required.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • May be exposed to water, smoke, heat, cold, air particles, falling materials, electrical shock, hazardous chemicals, fire, emergency vehicle traffic, low noise, moderate noise, and loud noise.
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Vision and Dental Insurance.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Parental Leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee discounts.
  • AALSO Certification (After 1 Year).


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