Maintenance Engineer

College of Lake County; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

College of Lake County is hiring a Maintenance Engineer at Lakeshore Campus. The role involves general maintenance including painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, carpentry, and snow removal, under supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

You’ll follow safety practices, document work orders, and support campus facilities. Required: high school diploma and 3+ years in trades; valid license and ability to lift heavy loads; strong problem-solving and communication skills; bilingual in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years related experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and preventive maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to read technical manuals and use safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance per work orders.
• Inspect and repair electrical, plumbing, and carpentry needs.
• Diagnose issues, perform welding and room renovations as needed.
• Maintain logs, safety compliance, and timely documentation.
• Support in snow removal and after-hours maintenance when required.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Effective communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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.