Facilities & Maintenance Technician (On-Call)

Safe Families; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Families is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Worker in Evanston, IL to establish and manage preventative maintenance for buildings, equipment, and grounds. You will help ensure safety, security, and compliance with regulations while performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.

You may also assist with cleaning, landscaping, and record-keeping as part of a broader facilities team. The role requires lifting heavy items, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• General construction or prior facilities maintenance experience is required.
• Specialized experience with plumbing, electricity, and HVAC maintenance is required.
• Familiarity with common cleaning products and equipment.
• Mechanical skills are required.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to regularly lift items over 50-100 lbs.
• Valid IL driver's license is required.
• Ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, monitors, and carries out preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Ensures buildings and equipment meet safety, security, fire regulations, and policies.
• Makes recommendations for major repairs and purchases to the supervisor.
• Performs carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical, and plumbing maintenance and repairs such as repairing furniture, constructing shelves, installing switches, replacing plugs, and other basic appliance repairs.
• Cleans external areas such as entranceways, sidewalks, and parking lots using manual and power brooms, rakes, shovels, and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow, and other refuse.
• Performs minor gardening and lawn maintenance tasks, including mowing, weeding, pruning, and watering.
• Completes and maintains related records such as maintenance logs and security incident reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Availability to be on-call during evenings and weekends, as needed, to respond to maintenance emergencies.
• Must support the mission of Lydia Home.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

General construction or prior facilities maintenance

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical work

HVAC maintenance

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Safe Families is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Worker in Evanston, IL to establish and manage preventative maintenance for buildings, equipment, and grounds. You will help ensure safety, security, and compliance with regulations while performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.

You may also assist with cleaning, landscaping, and record-keeping as part of a broader facilities team. The role requires lifting heavy items, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and the ability to