Maintenance Associate

One Hope United; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation days

Personal days

Sick days

Medical coverage

403b retirement

Flexible spending

Health savings account

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary life plans

Career development

Supervision hours

Job summary

One Hope United is seeking a Maintenance Associate to help maintain and service grounds, equipment, and buildings across agency facilities in Illinois. This role supports clients and staff by performing carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical repairs, and general maintenance, while ensuring safety and equipment reliability.

The position requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and 1–2 years of related experience, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent (preferred).
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar position (preferred).
• Valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools.
• Basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing knowledge.
• Teamwork with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned maintenance work considering client and staff needs.
• Maintain and service equipment and appliances in agency facilities.
• Perform building maintenance including carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Maintain grounds: lawn care, landscape, snow removal, and walks/roadways.
• Maintain agency-owned vehicles and power tools.
• Maintain plumbing, sewers, and building equipment (heating, A/C, appliances).
• Move furniture and equipment as required for deliveries and events.
• Conduct safety and on-call emergency maintenance tasks.

Skills

Operate maintenance tools

Basic repairs

Electrical, mechanical and plumbing

Teamwork with independent tasks

Move furniture and equipment

Paint interior/exterior

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

The Maintenance Associate performs various assignments to maintain and service grounds, equipment, and buildings.

Job Duties Include:

• Performs assigned work, considering the needs of clients and staff in the work schedule
• Maintains professional relationships with clients and staff at all times
• Maintains and services equipment and appliances in agency facilities
• Performs assignments for maintaining buildings, including carpentry repairs, painting,
• masonry repairs, plumbing and electrical repairs, cleaning and polishing floors,
• sanitizing bathrooms and trash removal from buildings as required at assigned sites
• Performs assignments for maintaining grounds, including lawn care, landscape work,
• snow removal, and care of walks and roadways if required at assigned sites
• Performs the assignments for maintaining agency-owned automotive equipment,
• tractors, and other equipment such as lawnmowers, power tools, snow blowers, and
• similar equipment
• Performs the assignments for maintaining plumbing, sewers, and building equipment
• including heating, air conditioning, refrigerators, washers, dryers, water conditioners,
• dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, and other appliances
• Moves and handles deliveries of furniture, equipment, and supplies
• Maintains Fire Alarms and Fire protection systems, including required maintenance and
• inspections as required by local and state requirements
• Maintains Security systems in good working operation
• Performs Safety Inspections as required by program, accreditation and contracts
• Available for on-call emergency maintenance service

Qualifications

Education

High School or equivalentpreferred

Experience:

1-2 years of experience in a similar positionpreferred

Other:

Valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance as per OHU requirements

Required Skills

• Ability to operate all types of maintenance tools
• Ability to do basic repairs of office/grounds equipment
• Basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing knowledge
• Ability to work as a team member in conjunction with independent tasks
• Ability to move furniture and equipment
• Ability to repair, patch, prep, and paint the interior and exterior of buildings, signs, and fences

We Invest In You!

• Tuition reimbursement up to$2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
• Agency-paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency-paid long-term after 1 year of employment
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

A Different Kind of Employer: One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.