Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Consumers Credit Union; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k) savings plan

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Consumers Credit Union in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support daily upkeep across branches in the Lake Forest area. The role requires hands-on maintenance across electrical, plumbing and HVAC tasks, with on-call and after-hours availability as needed.

Ideal applicants have a high school diploma and 2+ years in repair or maintenance, plus strong communication and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical systems technology or related – Preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in repair, maintenance or related
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, punctual, and demonstrates professional etiquette
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Friendly, outgoing attitude with a positive demeanor

Responsibilities

• Locate, diagnose and repair unscheduled and scheduled maintenance issues
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure facility functionality
• Perform general facility maintenance, including drywall repair, patching, and painting as needed
• Conduct minor electrical repairs, including replacing emergency lights, signs, batteries, switches, outlets, bulbs, ballast, sockets, fuses, and cords
• Perform plumbing maintenance including diagnosing and repairing plumbing, cleaning P-traps, replacing lavatory cartridges, and battery checks on sensor devices
• Perform HVAC maintenance including replacing filters, belts, and thermostats, and diagnosing leaks
• Document work performed, materials used, and complete work orders
• Identify equipment, facility, or safety issues and take corrective action
• Order parts and maintain required documents
• Interact with contractors, personnel and supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical systems technology or related – Preferred

Job description

Lake Forest - Corporate Office

300 N Field Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA

Description

Join a Great Place To Work certified company! Consumers Credit Union (CCU) is hiring - join our team as a Facilities Maintenance Assistant. We are seeking someone who is reliable and detail-oriented to help support the day-to-day upkeep of our facilities. The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment for staff and visitors.

Schedule/Location:

• Field-based – within the Consumers Credit Union Branch network surrounding Lake Forest, IL
• Ability to travel and regular work hours may range from 6:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday, depending on vendor availability
• Must have open availability to accommodate scheduling needs outside of regular hours.
• On-call availability required for emergency maintenance issues, which may occur during evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Local Northern IL/Southeastern WI candidates only!

As a Facilities Maintenance Assistant, you will perform routine and preventative maintenance and repair services in multiple crafts to ensure the organization remains operating at the desired capacity.Also, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of tasks related to both scheduled maintenance programs and reactive repair needs. You will accurately document these repairs to ensure the history files are up to date.

CCU is a dynamic organization focused on continuous improvement and efficiency. We embrace change and value adaptability. The ideal candidate is steady under pressure, open to taking on new tasks, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Locate, diagnose and repair unscheduled and scheduled maintenance issues
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure facility functionality

Perform general facility maintenance, including drywall repair, patching, and painting as needed

• Conduct minor electrical repairs, including replacing emergency lights, exit signs, batteries, switches, outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords using proper tools
• Performs plumbing maintenance including diagnose and repair plumbing including cleaning P-traps, replacing cartridges for lavatory faucets, vacuum breakers, diaphragms for water closets, and batteries in sensor devices
• Perform HVAC maintenance including ordering materials to replace filters and belts, rinse condensers for efficient operation during warmer months, replace batteries, adjust or program thermostats, and diagnose/fix vacuum leaks in pneumatic tube systems
• Document work performed, materials used, and complete work orders
• Identify equipment, facility, or safety issues and take corrective action
• Order parts and maintain required documents
• Interact with contractors, personnel and supervision

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical systems technology or related – Preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in repair, maintenance or related
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, punctual, and demonstrates professional etiquette
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Friendly, outgoing attitude with a positive demeanor

The salary range for this role is $22.185 - $33.277 per hour. This role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity. A specific salary offer considers factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Consumers Credit Union provides eligible employees an opportunity to participate in our medical (High Deductible, HMO and PPO), dental, vision, spending accounts, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and other plans effective date of hire. You will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) savings plan at any time. You will be automatically enrolled in the pension plan following six months of employment and 1,000 hours of service and reaching age 20.

Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, Consumers Credit Union has $4.6 billion in assets and serves more than 285,000 members, making it one of the largest credit unions in the state. CCU believes that nobody needs banks on every corner, but everyone needs people who are in their corner. We’ve been recognized as a Great Place to Work®, and we’re committed to growing both our business and our people. To learn more, visit myconsumers.org

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CCU complies with the requirements and spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity in employment. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), criminal or arrest history (unless job related), crime victim status, or any other protected characteristic in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination, or any other employment actions or term and condition of employment. CCU complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCU has facilities.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact our Human Resources team at: [e-mail] or 877-275-2228.

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