Facilities & Plant Maintenance Technician

Extended Care LLC; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Company holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Daily Pay

Employee discount program

Career growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Extended Care LLC is seeking a dependable, hands-on Plant & Facilities Technician to help keep our buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, functional, and well maintained. The role involves preventive maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and special projects at the Evanston office and other locations.

The position requires comfort with hand and power tools, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, property maintenance, landscaping, construction, or a related field preferred.
• General knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a safe and professional environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel between company locations as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance throughout the Support Office located in Evanston, IL.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, doors, fixtures, appliances, and building systems.
• Complete daily interior and exterior facility rounds and identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain offices, restrooms, common areas, mechanical spaces, and exterior areas in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
• Assist with office moves, furniture assembly, equipment installation, and facility projects.
• Perform seasonal landscaping and grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, mulching, and cleanup.
• Perform snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, and other designated areas.
• Safely operate and maintain snow removal, landscaping, and maintenance equipment.
• Monitor weather conditions and respond to significant snow and ice events, including occasional early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday work.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers when specialized work is required.
• Respond to urgent facility issues and help minimize interruptions to daily operations.
• Travel to other company locations approximately 20% of the time for inspections, maintenance, repairs, and other facility needs.
• Perform other duties and projects as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Troubleshooting

Dependable

Detail oriented

Communication

Tools

General knowledge of building maintenance

Job description

Extended Care LLC is seeking a dependable, hands-on Plant & Facilities Technician to help keep our buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, functional, and well maintained. The role involves preventive maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and special projects at the Evanston office and other locations.

The position requires comfort with hand and power tools, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.