Maintenance Engineer — Hands-On Trade Specialist

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

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.