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Argonne National Laboratory · Onsite · Lemont, IL USA

Argonne is in search of a Utilities Maintenance Mechanic who under general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, performs preventative maintenance, operational functions and repairs to building systems, utilities and industrial machinery in strict accordance with established safety practices procedures. Knowledge of major systems listed below:

    • Steam systems
    • Boiler or Combined Heat and Power Plant maintenance
    • Compressed air systems
    • Plumbing systems / underground piping
    • Electrical systems up to and including 480 volts, emergency generators, and UPS equipment
    • Steam driven mechanical equipment
  • Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

  • Minimum two years of technical school training or equivalent in an industrial maintenance program and three years of professional industrial maintenance experience in two or more of the above categories, or
  • Minimum five years of professional experience in industrial maintenance with expertise in two or more of the above categories.
  • Experience in predictive maintenance processes and methodologies is desired  
  • Good knowledge and use of a PC are required
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Good skills in oral and written communications
  • May need weekend and shift work to support operational needs.
  • Employees are responsible for maintaining an acceptable attendance record.

This is a union position. The hourly wage is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between the union and Argonne. As a Maintenance Mechanic II the rate is $37.05, as a Maintenance Mechanic I the rate is $45.37 per hour. Knowledge and experience will determine if a candidate will be placed as a level I or a level II.

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Maintenance Mechanic I

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $45.37-$45.57.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

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How this Maintenance Technician salary compares

This role pays $94,578/yr — above the typical range for Maintenance Technician roles.

$44,579 median $59,670 $81,403

Typical range $49,920–$70,720/yr, from 3,249 comparable Maintenance Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Maintenance Technician salary insights →

About Argonne National Laboratory

Interested in translating science into innovation? Build your career at Argonne. At Argonne, we view the world from a different perspective. Our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in clean energy, the environment, technology, national security and more. We’re finding creative ways to prepare the world for a better future. To learn more about Argonne's benefits programs, amenities, and other employee programs, visit our main Careers site. To learn more about the exciting science going on at Argonne, visit our Science and Technology page. To request a reasonable accommodation or for other application support, contact us anytime at [email protected] or 630-252-2336 .

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