Argonne
Maintenance Mechanic
Lemont, IL USA · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 73 days ago
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About the role
- Employees are responsible for maintaining an acceptable attendance record.
- The hourly wage is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between the union and Argonne.
- As a Maintenance Mechanic II the rate is $35.79, as a Maintenance Mechanic I the rate is $43.83 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Building/structures
- Maintain acceptable attendance record
Requirements
- 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.
- Required knowledge and experience in the disassembly, replacement, or repair of:
- Ability to model Argonne's core values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Compensation
- Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.
Benefits
- Execute all work in compliance with environmental safety, health, quality, and security as established by Argonne National Laboratory's ESHQ policies, safeguard and Security policies, work rules and safe practices
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