Facilities Technician - Maintain & Improve a Community Center

tsainternal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Chicago. The role involves hands-on maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds, with daily facility monitoring to ensure safety and cleanliness.

You will work with internal staff and external contractors, participate in preventative maintenance plans, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in building maintenance and grounds keeping of a large, multiuse facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day maintenance oversight for the RJKCCC.
• General maintenance tasks including painting, carpentry, electrical and plumbing; address emergency repairs.
• Work with outside providers to repair the physical plant.
• Monitor facility systems (pools, gym, arts center, buildings, grounds).
• Ensure a safe work environment; respond to fire alarms, spills and hazardous materials.
• Maintain records and logs of repairs and activities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Manager on priorities and projects.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Preventative maintenance planning

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Documentation

Project management

Detail oriented

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Night/weekend work

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Chicago. The role involves hands-on maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds, with daily facility monitoring to ensure safety and cleanliness.

You will work with internal staff and external contractors, participate in preventative maintenance plans, and respond to emergencies.