Facilities and Road Associate

Hanover Township; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, vision, dental, andLife

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (P"

457(b) retirement plan

Yearly training allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

12 paid holidays per year

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid leave up to 40 hours

Job summary

Hanover Township is seeking a Facilities and Road Associate to maintain and repair Township facilities and roads under the Facilities Manager. The role involves minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, and assisting with renovations and landscaping projects.

Candidates should be able to work with minimal supervision and in a team setting. Benefits include comprehensive medical, pension, paid holidays, vacation, and other programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of facility or road maintenance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on township facilities and roads.
• Handle minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks.
• Assist with renovations, painting, carpeting, tiling.
• Mow lawns, landscape work, brush pickup, and road striping.
• Ensure equipment is in safe, efficient working order.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading comprehension

Communication

Building trades knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Hanover Township is Hiring a Facilities and Road Associate!

Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Facilities and Road Associate is responsible for performing maintenance and repair on all Township facilities and roads as directed, from prioritized projects through the maintenance request process and/or as instructed by the Facilities Manager. Responsibilities include minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry work as directed and assisting the department with internal renovation projects including painting, carpeting, and tiling, as well as mowing and landscape operations, brush pickup, road striping, and general road maintenance assistance. This position ensures all Township facilities and roads are maintained, that all equipment is in efficient running order, and is cared for properly.

This non-exempt position has a pay rate of $20.00. The hours are typically Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 3:00pm.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision accurately and with attention to details.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment while utilizing strong evaluative and critical judgment skills.
• Knowledge of associated hazards and safety requirements associated with building trades.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices and building systems, including a basic understanding of minor nonspecialized plumbing, electrical and carpentry work.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read, comprehend, listen to and follow basic verbal or written instructions and provide appropriate feedback.
• Ability to read, comprehend and/or create routine correspondence and memos using proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure.
• Ability to effectively convey information one-on-one or to small groups of employees or customers.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with elected officials, staff, residents, and vendors
• Ability to read and interpret all types of documents including safety rules and regulations, to include procedure and technical manuals.

Education, Experience, and Computer Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience, preferably in a facility or road maintenance role.
• One year asphalt, concrete, and road maintenance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office related applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Special Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Ability to acquire class "B" CDL within 12 months of hire.
• IDOT Flagger certification.

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including major medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Retirement PENSION through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• 457(b) Plan Retirement Plan
• Yearly training allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 12 PAID Holidays per year
• 5 PAID Vacation Days after 30 days of employment (10 Vacation Days after one year of employment)
• 12 PAID Sick Days per year (accrue one sick day per month)
• 1 PAID Floating Holiday per calendar year
• Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers

Hanover Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.