Maintenance Assistant in Chicago

Energy Jobline ZR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support building operations across landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and general repairs. You will help maintain life safety features, assist with safety audits, and keep equipment and areas clean and functional.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, proven experience in commercial maintenance, and the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Professionalism and safety awareness essential.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscaping tasks, mowing, trimming, planting, etc.
• Maintain lawn care equipment
• Maintain/repair/clean windows and screens
• Repair/replace light fixtures and ceiling tiles
• Maintain/repair life safety records and assist with safety audits
• Assist with HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs
• Repair call systems, alarms and related devices
• Test and record water temperatures
• Complete life safety code assignments

Skills

Maintenance experience

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We're Hiring for a Maintenance Assistant! Come join our team!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with landscaping tasks, mowing, trimming, planting, etc.

• Maintain lawn care equipment.

• Maintain exterior/interior door locks.

• Maintain/repair/clean windows and screens.

• Clean and/or paint exterior surfaces as needed.

• Replace burned out light bulbs in all areas of the facility.

• Clean/change air filters.

• Clean/vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils and compressors.

• Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies and procedures.

• Assist with fire drills and building evacuations.

• Complete life safety code assignments.

• Assist in maintaining plant operations and life safety records.

• Complete safety audits as assigned.

• Maintain handicapped bars in baths.

• Assist with HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs.

• Repair/replace light fixtures.

• Test and record water temperatures.

• Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, chair alarms.

• Perform commercial washer and dryer preventative maintenance and repairs.

• Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order.

• Perform minor equipment repair.

• Perform carpentry duties, operate saws, hand tools, etc.

• Repair/remove/replace ceiling tile.

• Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, repair floor tile, install dry wall.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED .

• Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems,alarm systems, appliances, commercial stoves, refrigerators, air-conditioning and heating units.

• General construction experience .

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English .

• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.

• Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and other persons with various disabilities.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with peers, , family members, visitors,government agency personnel and the general public.

• Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.

• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

• Must be able to relate information concerning a ’s condition.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off