Maintenance- Part-time

Deborah's Place; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Deborah's Place maintains and improves agency buildings, handling preventive maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and janitorial tasks. The role supports facility reliability and safety across multiple sites, with collaboration from the Chief Maintenance Engineer and vendors.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of maintenance and property management experience, knowledge of HVAC, and a valid Illinois driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• 2-3 years as a maintenance engineer with property management exp.; HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting experience.
• Strong reading of schematics, ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance plans for buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles.
• Complete work orders timely; provide daily updates on repairs.
• Perform carpentry, painting, plumbing, and other tasks (e.g., apartment turnovers).
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly stored and organized.
• Assist in planning with the Chief Maintenance Engineer for ongoing maintenance.
• Maintain inventory control and procure supplies from vendors as needed.
• Collaborate with vendors to complete work orders and document work.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Blueprints

Org skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

HVAC Certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Property management software

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for general maintenance and upkeep for all agency buildings and maintenance requests. This position performs preventative maintenance tasks, basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry work; and janitorial duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance plans for all buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles.
• Complete building work orders in a timely manner and provide daily updates on maintenance and repair issues on all areas of responsibilities.
• Perform carpentry, painting, plumbing, repairs, and other assigned tasks, example apartment turnovers.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are properly stored and organized.
• Work with Chief Maintenance Engineer in planning and executing on-going building maintenance and improvements.
• Work with Chief Maintenance Engineer to monitor and maintain an inventory control system of equipment and supplies. This includes procurement of supplies from off-site vendors.
• Work with vendors and others as appropriate to complete work orders and provide proper documentation.

Other

• Maintain required professional knowledge and job skills. Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Represent Deborah's Place mission and values to participants, visitors and others.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Required Licensure and/or Certification: HVAC Certification preferred

Job Experience: 2-3 years of experience as a maintenance engineer; 2-3 years of experience in property management, preferably with homeless population; experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, etc.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs; Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions and percentages

Special Knowledge & Skills: Excellent organizational and follow-up skills; ability to read reports, operating manuals, and schematics; ability to detect equipment and motor malfunctions; strong oral and written communication skills; excellent engagement and interpersonal skills; ability to read reports, operating manuals, blue prints and schematics; computer literacy including email, internet and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; Computer competency including Microsoft Office applications and property management software; Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines and response effectively in emergency situations. Valid Illinois driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation

Deborah's Place is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, immigrant, bilingual, and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour