Grounds Keeper/Painter

Clean-Harbors; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to join our facilities team. You will gain hands-on experience with building and equipment maintenance, performing routine tasks, and assisting with basic repairs under supervision.

This role offers a first shift, pay of $22 per hour, and benefits including health coverage after 30 days, a 401(k) with company matching, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Plant maintenance experience in preventative maintenance, installations, welding or electrical work.
• Ability to work on weekends and overtime.
• Ability to pass a mechanical aptitude test.
• Ability to meet physical demands (lifting, bending, reaching, climbing).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance: replace bulbs, unclog drains, power wash, paint and patch walls.
• Assist with basic repairs to electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems under supervision.
• Inspect buildings and grounds to identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tools, supplies and work areas.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for company events or office reconfigurations.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Installations

Basic welding

Basic electrical

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Entry-Level Maintenance Technician to join our facilities team. This position is ideal for someone looking to gain hands‑on experience in building and equipment maintenance. The successful candidate will assist with basic repairs, preventative maintenance, and general upkeep of the facility.

The Facility Groundskeeper for our Dolton, IL facility is responsible for maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of facility grounds. This role ensures that all outdoor areas, including lawns, landscapes, walkways, and parking areas, are well‑kept, clean, and safe for employees, visitors, and guests.

First Shift

Pay: $22

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, power washing, painting and patching walls.
• Assist with basic repairs to electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems under supervision.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings and grounds to identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance tools, supplies, and work areas.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for company events or office reconfigurations.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Plant maintenance experience in one of the following areas: preventative maintenance, installations, basic welding knowledge, basic electrical knowledge.
• Ability to work on weekends and overtime;
• Ability to pass a mechanical aptitude test;
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including movements such as lifting, bending, reaching, climbing, and the manipulating and handling of objects.

Clean Harborsis the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout North America. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities and numerous federal, state, provincial and local governmental agencies. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors is also a premier provider of used oil recycling and re‑refining, parts washers, and environmental services for the small‑quantity generator market. Headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, Clean Harbors has waste disposal facilities and service locations throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are Military & Veteran-friendly companies.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 164342
• Job Category Plant & Facilities
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 06:40 PM
• Locations 633 East 138th Street, Dolton, IL, 60419, US