Apartment Maintenance

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Sterling, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Pay

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Training provided

Flexible hours

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform routine upkeep and repairs on buildings and grounds at our Sterling, IL site. You will follow safety standards, manage preventive maintenance, and assist in resident room turnover as part of a dedicated team.

The role requires 3–5 years of maintenance experience, high school diploma or equivalent (trade school preferred), and a valid IL vehicle insurance.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience preferred; HS diploma not required if experienced.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Access to insured vehicle with IL minimum insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, janitorial duties, and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Report needs for major repairs.
• Follow safety, licensing, regulatory and agency requirements.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in resident apartment or room turnover preparations.
• Perform on-call service, as scheduled, and respond to emergencies.
• Document work orders and complete reporting functions in compliance with requirements.

Skills

Clear communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade or technical school training preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others,as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $20/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Perform routine maintenance, janitorial duties, and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Report needs for major repairs.
• Follow standards regarding safety, licensing, regulatory and agency requirements.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in resident apartment or room turnover preparations.
• Perform on-call service, as scheduled, and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner Document work orders and complete other reporting functions in compliance with LSSI and/or funding source requirements.

Position Qualifications:

• Does not require HS Diploma or GED if previous Maintenance Experience.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Must have 3 to 5 years progressive experience dealing with environmental factors, hazards such as bed bugs, pests or rodents.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years maintenance experience preferred.
• HUD, OSHA, REAC, and ECT or related training preferred.
• Access to an insured vehicle with REQUIRED and valid IL statutory minimum insurance coverage.