Facilities Technician: Maintenance & Custodial

The Night Ministry; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Night Ministry is seeking a hands-on custodian to maintain Open Door Shelter/West Town facilities, ensuring a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for staff and guests.

You will perform cleaning, basic maintenance, and assist with systems upkeep, including minor carpentry and preventive tasks. This full-time role supports a mission-driven team serving a diverse community in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of performing necessary physical duties, including the movement of heavy objects.
• Able to use hand and power tools comfortably.
• Clear DCFS background check and health clearance.
• Familiarity with compliance audit preparation
• Maintain a clean driving record; show evidence of insurability.
• Minimum G.E.D. or high school diploma.
• Excellent attendance; reliable.
• Superior interpersonal skills; must be comfortable working with an extremely diverse population and staff.
• Available to work occasional overtime.
• Spanish language skills are helpful.
• Able to read blueprints/profiles.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the facility in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms and kitchens.
• Cleans offices, hallways, meeting rooms, etc.
• Follows effective pest control practices. Removes trash. Replenish bathroom supplies.
• Regular floor cleaning, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, stripping, and waxing.
• Occasional window and wall cleaning.
• Cleans and organizes storage areas, maintenance closets, or systems rooms.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Reading blueprints

First Aid/CPR

Interpersonal skills

Spanish helpful

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Hand and power tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

The Night Ministry is seeking a hands-on custodian to maintain Open Door Shelter/West Town facilities, ensuring a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for staff and guests.

You will perform cleaning, basic maintenance, and assist with systems upkeep, including minor carpentry and preventive tasks. This full-time role supports a mission-driven team serving a diverse community in Chicago.