Evening Multi‑Trade Maintenance Engineer

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform a wide range of trades including painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, carpentry, and hydraulic work. This role requires hands-on maintenance duties, preventive maintenance, and timely repair work to keep facilities in optimal condition.

The successful candidate will work under the Maintenance Supervisor to address emergencies, complete logs, and support safe facility operations while ensuring a high standard of service for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years of related trade experience preferred with preventive maintenance exposure.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs regularly and over 70 lbs occasionally, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work on lifts or ladders and to read technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, painting, electrical repairs, welding, carpentry, plumbing, and hydraulic work as needed.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing and electrical problems and ensure system operations.
• Maintain safety practices, log maintenance and work orders, and report on time.
• Assist in room, program, and furniture setups; respond to after-hours maintenance and snow removal.
• Perform preventive maintenance and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Preventive maintenance

Work order systems

Lifting/physical ability

Reading technical manuals

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

CDL (Class B) with air brake

Job description

College of Lake County is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform a wide range of trades including painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, carpentry, and hydraulic work. This role requires hands-on maintenance duties, preventive maintenance, and timely repair work to keep facilities in optimal condition.

The successful candidate will work under the Maintenance Supervisor to address emergencies, complete logs, and support safe facility operations while ensuring a high standard of service for