Maintenance Mechanic IV

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$42.90-$44.52.

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 the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, sponsorship assistance or referral bonus program. 

About the Role:
Fermilab is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic IV to join the Infrastructure Services Division (ISD). Under direct supervision, this individual will perform journeyman level mechanical, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and repairs on a variety of mechanical systems and industrial equipment in a 24x7 maintenance operation.

What your day-to-day as a Maintenance Mechanic IV at Fermilab will look like:

• Respond, troubleshoot, and complete service work orders and emergency equipment repair work by repairing, maintaining, servicing and operating heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment, Industrial Cooling Water (ICW) and Low Conductivity Water (LCW) systems, domestic water and sewer systems, pneumatic systems, pumps, air heat exchangers, plumbing, and surface water systems. 
• Perform routine operational maintenance work orders on systems and equipment. 
• Perform programmed preventive and predictive maintenance via work orders on mechanical and HVAC systems. 
• Document work activities for utilization in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Recommend improvements in operations of maintenance and repairs of mechanical systems. 
• May be required to interpret correct temperature and pressure relationships (superheat and sub-cooling) for AC/Refrigeration systems. 
• Attend all necessary ES&H and FESS training as required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• High school diploma and 5+ years of electrical maintenance experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Basic knowledge of mechanical repair and safety procedures.

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening  

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab 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. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

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Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.