Building Maintenance Worker I

Village of Hanover Park; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Life Insurance

Pension

Health insurance with low employee %

Free dental insurance

Employee events

Job summary

The Village of Hanover Park seeks a skilled maintenance worker to perform building upkeep across municipal facilities, including the train station. Responsibilities include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and custodial tasks, plus safety compliance and emergency response.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, CDL Class B with Air Brake endorsement, and EPA 608 certification. Competitive benefits include vacation, insurance, pension, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years in general maintenance and repair.
• CDL Class B with Air Brake endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigeration Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for municipal buildings and train station, including cleaning/restrooms, floors, doors, windows, and exteriors.
• Check mechanical systems and perform basic maintenance on equipment (filters, oiling, belts, coils).
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Perform electrical maintenance, change light bulbs, check ballasts, and use electrical meter to measure amps/volts/ohms.
• Manage daily parking fees receipts and assist with event setup and teardown as assigned.
• Follow safety protocols, respond to emergencies, and adhere to policies.

Skills

HVAC

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical

Custodial

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class B with Air Brake

EPA Section 608 Certification

Tools

Electrical meter

Job description

The Village of Hanover Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs building maintenance, alteration, troubleshooting, and repair duties of low complexity involving HVAC, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical. Performs custodial and facility support services for all municipal buildings and the commuter train station facility, and other duties as assigned.

Our Benefits Include:

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Personal Days, and Sick Days
• Life Insurance Policy equal to your annual salary, paid by the Village
• Pension with an employer contribution
• Medical Insurance with only an 11% employee contribution
• Free single Dental Insurance
• Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event
• Annual Employee Picnic
• Annual Holiday Party
• Wellness Events
• Free Gym Membership

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for all municipal buildings and the commuter train station facility as required, including, but not limited to, cleaning and maintaining restrooms, floors, doors, windows, trash receptacles, and facility exteriors, as well as graffiti removal. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly rounds to ensure proper building operation and adequate supplies.
• Check mechanical systems for proper operation. Systems checked include heating, air conditioning, ventilation, generators, compressors, unit heaters, overhead doors, sump pumps, and other related equipment. Perform basic maintenance on various types of equipment, including replacement of filters, oiling of motors, greasing of bearings, replacing belts, cleaning of coils, and similar tasks.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing various mechanical systems, including heating and air conditioning control circuits, compressor malfunctions, fuel systems, mechanical systems, and electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs, including changing light bulbs, checking ballasts, replacing switches or outlets, and checking amp draws on electrical equipment to confirm that motor starter controls are working properly. Must be able to properly use an electrical meter to measure amps, volts, and ohms.
• Collect daily parking fees from meters at the commuter parking lot and submit receipts to the Village Collector's Office. Set up, operate, and take down Village special events and other events as assigned, including the setup of tents, staging, electrical power and generator hookups, fencing installation, water supply, signage, layout, operations, cleanup, take-down, and recap.
• Following Village Exposure Control Protocols, clean Village facilities, equipment, and/or furnishings after bloodborne pathogen exposure incidents.
• Respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Follow all safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Report all unsafe conditions and acts to the supervisor. Report all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible, but no later than the end of the employee's work shift. Follow recognized safe work practices.
• Adhere to all Village policies and procedures within the department and as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education &/Or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to two years of experience in general maintenance and repair, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Requires possession of a valid Class B Illinois Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Requires possession of an EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigeration Certification or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire.

The Village Of Hanover Park offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick time as well as medical, dental and life insurance.