Maintenance Mechanic IV (First Shift)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Maintenance Mechanic IV (First Shift) Classification Title Department Campus Operations Work Location Main Campus Duties

Under the direction, The Maintenance Mechanic IV maintains and repairs all college electrical, plumbing and heating and cooling systems and programs and operates building automaton systems. The Maintenance Mechanic IV is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Receives work assignments, work orders, and instructions from the Maintenance Supervisor or the Lead Maintenance Mechanic.

2. Study and interpret mechanical or electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings or sketches to install new equipment or troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems; plans and determines working procedures and tool and materials requirements.

3. Correct defective mechanical devices and other equipment by disassembling, installing new parts, refitting; adjusts and maintains mechanical equipment.

4. Install air, water, gas and refrigerant lines; repair and maintain plumbing.

5. Repair and maintain temperature control systems.

6. Repair and maintain all college HVAC systems.

7. Repair and maintain AC & DC electrical systems.

8. Repair and maintain electronic equipment and systems.

9. Operate and program the building automation system.

10. Responsible for the maintenance of the colleges swimming pool.

11. Clean boilers, add chemicals to boiler water, cooling towers and closed water systems. Make chemical tests as required and keeps boiler house log.

12. May act as lead worker in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Lead Maintenance Mechanic or Senior Mechanic.

Education/Experience

High school or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of eight (8) years of work experience as a skilled maintenance mechanic required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Moraine Valley Community College approved Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate or equivalent, City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License, or a related approved apprenticeship and training program;Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to qualify as insurable by college liability insurance carrier. Illinois Swimming Pool Operators certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health and EPA approved Universal or Type III Technician Certification within twelve months of employment. Certificate of Completion of Johnson Controls Metasys EMS System and EPA approved Universal or Type III Technician Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to college personnel.
• Basic computational skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrate required knowledge of test equipment, shop machinery and hand tools to perform diverse repair operations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of heating and cooling systems in order to troubleshoot and make extensive repairs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of building automation systems including basic programming and ability to make modifications of the systems.
• Possess a positive and service oriented attitude.

Position Status Full Time Hours

General Hours

Monday-Friday

First Shift (7 a.m. 3:30 p.m.)

Will require on-call for weekend work.

Training days/hours may be different initially (M-F) for training

Hours may be adjusted

Will require on-call for weekend work when necessary.

Training hours may be different.

Salary/Wage $27.99-$30.00/hour plus shift diff Hourly/Salary Hourly Benefits

Benefit-Eligible FT Support Staff Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance; Optional life

Disability insurance;

Tuition reimbursement

MVCC Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation Days

Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Tax-sheltered annuity plans

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Benefit Highlights

Benefit Guide-Details

Review of Applications Begins 05/18/2026 Position Type Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SS00614P Open Date 05/11/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply online with required materials prior to review date for best consideration.

hr@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5704

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Chicago Tribune

• HigherEdJobs

• InsideHigherEd

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• MVCC Website/Posting

• Employee of MVCC

• Other

• No Response

• • Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the minimum of a high school diploma or high school equivalency (GED) AND are 18 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have 8 years of work experience as a skilled maintenance mechanic?

• Yes

• No, I don't meet this requirement

• • Please list the certifications you possess:

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document