2nd Shift Maintenance Engineer

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 70,258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to perform general maintenance tasks across facilities, including painting, electrical, plumbing, welding and carpentry. You will support preventive maintenance programs, maintain logs and respond to emergency maintenance needs.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma/equivalent and at least three years in related trades, with a valid driver's license. The role requires safety-minded collaboration with campus staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of related maintenance experience in trades.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance functions including painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and snow removal.
• Diagnoses and repairs building equipment and maintains required logs.
• Responds to after-hours and emergency maintenance situations.
• Maintains documentation and supports safety procedures.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Work order systems

Job description

****Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?******The College of Lake County (CLC)** offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance). **Position Title:**Maintenance Engineer**Job Summary:**The Maintenance Engineer, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Lead Maintenance Engineer, is responsible for performing general maintenance functions, including painting; electrical repairs; welding; carpentry; emergency plumbing repairs; hydraulic work; and snow removal.**Job Description:****Summary of Essential Functions*** Performs corrective and general/preventive maintenance as directed by assigned work orders following all applicable procedures and safety practices. Utilizes maintenance checklists to determine any required maintenance or repair needs.* Performs general maintenance functions including painting of rooms and corridors, concrete repairs, and similar duties.* Performs electrical repairs to include lights, wires, switches, and other electrical needs.* Diagnosis and repairs plumbing problems and performs plumbing installations.* Performs welding repairs to include building equipment.* Performs necessary carpentry functions to include remodeling, construction, cleaning of projects, roof repairs, etc.* Ensures proper operation of all doors and locking mechanisms.* Performs hydraulic work to include pumps, controls, etc.* Assists in snow removal to include walks, entrances and ice control.* Responds to after hour and emergency maintenance situations and snow removal calls.* Maintains required maintenance logs and assigned work order documentation. Completes accurate documentation and reports on a timely basis.* Participates in all workplace safety training and complies with all safety procedures/practices and utilizes all safety equipment as required. Identifies and immediately mitigates any unsafe conditions/hazards. Maintains knowledge of current MSDS as well as the handling, use, and storage of all chemicals used by the maintenance department.* Assists in room, program, and furniture set-ups, etc.* Demonstrates Service Excellence communication methods towards customers and ensuring student success is at the forefront of all we do, while building the College’s reputation as a premier educational institution.* Follow all institution and regulatory policies, procedures and standards. Utilize self-appraisal to determine progress in meeting performance management system objectives and career goals.* Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or designee.**Required Qualification(s)*** High School Diploma or equivalent.* Minimum of three (3) years of related experience with demonstrated skills in one or more of the trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, as well as experience in preventive maintenance programs.* Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.* Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 70 lbs. on a regular basis, and over 70 lbs. on an occasional basis, and maneuver in tight places (in and around machinery), with or without reasonable accommodations. Continuously walking or standing, frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting and occasionally sitting.* Ability to work on lifts or ladders, with or without reasonable accommodations.* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals pertaining to facilities and equipment installed and serviced.* Effective communication skills.* Practical and demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.* Ability to effectively handle working on multiple projects simultaneously.* Ability to fully support the mission and values of the College.* Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.**Desired Qualification(s)*** Proficiency with Word and Excel.* Valid “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement or ability to attain one before the completion of probationary period.* Experience with preventive maintenance programs and using work order systems.**Work Schedule**3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Monday - Friday**Pay** $23.39/hour plus $0.50/hour shift differential**Full-Time/Part-Time:**Full time**Total Hours Per Week:**40**Position Type:**Staff**Job Family:**Classified**Posting Date:**07/16/2026**Expected Start Date:**08/31/2026**Compensation Grade:**Maintenance Engineer**Location:**Grayslake Campus**Department:**Maintenance Sub Department **EEO Statement:**College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.