Maintenance Engineer

College of Lake County; Illinois; On-site; USD 63,370,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking a Maintenance Engineer at the Lakeshore Campus to perform general maintenance, electrical, plumbing, welding, and carpentry tasks. The role requires handling preventive maintenance, documenting work, and ensuring safety while serving campus facilities.

You will support after-hours emergencies, assist in room setups, and coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to keep facilities running smoothly. A valid license and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of related maintenance experience in trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 70 lbs regularly and over 70 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Effective communication skills in a diverse environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance functions including painting, electrical repairs, plumbing, welding and carpentry.
• Diagnose and repair building systems, assist in hydraulic work and snow removal.
• Respond to work orders, document maintenance logs, and report progress.
• Assist in room setups, program and furniture arrangements as needed.
• Maintain safety practices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Physical ability

Word/Excel proficiency

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL with air brake endorsement

Job description

## Maintenance EngineerApply: Lakeshore Campus: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (14 days left to apply): REQ-00001058****Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?******The College of Lake County (CLC)** offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance). We value candidates who bring language skills that help us better serve and connect with our diverse community. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required. **Position Title:**Maintenance Engineer **Job Summary:** The Maintenance Engineer, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Lead Maintenance Engineer, is responsible for performing general maintenance functions, including painting; electrical repairs; welding; carpentry; emergency plumbing repairs; hydraulic work; and snow removal.**Job Description:*** Performs corrective and general/preventive maintenance as directed by assigned work orders following all applicable procedures and safety practices.* Utilizes maintenance checklists to determine any required maintenance or repair needs.* Performs general maintenance functions including painting of rooms and corridors, concrete repairs, and similar duties.* Performs electrical repairs to include lights, wires, switches, and other electrical needs.* Diagnosis and repairs plumbing problems and performs plumbing installations.* Performs welding repairs to include building equipment. Performs necessary carpentry functions to include remodeling, construction, cleaning of projects, roof repairs, etc.* Ensures proper operation of all doors and locking mechanisms.* Performs hydraulic work to include pumps, controls, etc.* Assists in snow removal to include walks, entrances and ice control.* Responds to after hour and emergency maintenance situations and snow removal calls.* Maintains required maintenance logs and assigned work order documentation.* Completes accurate documentation and reports on a timely basis.* Participates in all workplace safety training and complies with all safety procedures/practices and utilizes all safety equipment as required.* Identifies and immediately mitigates any unsafe conditions/hazards.* Maintains knowledge of current MSDS as well as the handling, use, and storage of all chemicals used by the maintenance department.* Assists in room, program, and furniture set-ups, etc.* Demonstrates Service Excellence communication methods towards customers and ensuring student success is at the forefront of all we do, while building the College’s reputation as a premier educational institution.* Follow all institution and regulatory policies, procedures and standards.* Utilize self-appraisal to determine progress in meeting performance management system objectives and career goals.* Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or designee.**Required Qualifications*** High School Diploma or equivalent.* Minimum of three (3) years of related experience with demonstrated skills in one or more of the trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, as well as experience in preventive maintenance programs.* Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.* Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 70 lbs. on a regular basis, and over 70 lbs. on an occasional basis, and maneuver in tight places (in and around machinery), with or without reasonable accommodations.* Continuously walking or standing, frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting and occasionally sitting.* Ability to work on lifts or ladders, with or without reasonable accommodations.* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals pertaining to facilities and equipment installed and serviced.* Effective communication skills.* Practical and demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.* Ability to effectively handle working on multiple projects simultaneously.* Ability to fully support the mission and values of the College.* Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.**Desired Qualifications*** Proficiency with Word and Excel.* Valid “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement or ability to attain one before the completion of probationary period.* Experience with preventive maintenance programs and using work order systems.* Bilingual in Spanish and English.**Work Schedule:** Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm **Pay:** $23.39/hour**Full-Time/Part-Time:**Full time**Total Hours Per Week:**40**Position Type:**Staff**Job Family:**Classified**Posting Date:**09/22/2026**Expected Start Date:**10/26/2026**Compensation Grade:**Maintenance Engineer**Location:**Lakeshore Campus**Department:**Maintenance, Lakeshore Sub Department **EEO Statement:**College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.