Maintenance Generalist II - Versatile, Hands-On Trades Pro

McHenry County College; Bull Valley (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McHenry County College in Illinois is seeking a skilled Maintenance Generalist II to provide general and preventative maintenance across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems. The role supports a safe and functional learning environment and requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends.

The position involves installing components, preparing repair status, coordinating with supervisors, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience performing general and skilled maintenance tasks across building systems.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Familiarity with life-safety codes and safe work practices.
• Ability to document work orders and repair status.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of general and skilled maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry, painting, doors and locks (life safety), plumbing, electrical, HVAC, kitchen equipment, various building-systems, etc.)
• Repairs and assembles furniture for the purpose of ensuring safe working conditions
• Performs preventative maintenance and inspections for the purpose of ensuring compliance with life safety codes, efficient and effective functioning of equipment, tools and/or systems
• Installs system components, classroom and office equipment and facility components (e.g. lighting, heating and ventilating systems, plumbing, electrical, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and efficient learning environment
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, and work orders, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring safe operating condition.
• Coordinates with assigned supervisor(s) for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently
• Responds to maintenance emergency situations during standard work and after work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate concerns
• Assist with minor snow removal as needed
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
• Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

Painting

Doors & locks

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Life safety

Equipment handling

Job description

McHenry County College in Illinois is seeking a skilled Maintenance Generalist II to provide general and preventative maintenance across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems. The role supports a safe and functional learning environment and requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends.

The position involves installing components, preparing repair status, coordinating with supervisors, and responding to emergencies.