Maintenance Technician

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Beardstown (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

403(b) plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking a maintenance professional to perform routine upkeep and repairs across facilities in Illinois. You will maintain buildings and grounds, support turnover preparations, and assist with preventive maintenance programs to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic electrical/plumbing knowledge, and strong communication skills. Travel to Rolling Meadows may be required; mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Trade or technical school training is preferred.
• Good communication and organization skills required.
• Experience with safety compliance and basic electrical/plumbing is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, janitorial duties, and repairs of buildings and grounds.
• Report needs for major repairs to ensure safety and compliance.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Assist in resident apartment or room turnover preparations.
• Respond to emergencies during on-call shifts as scheduled.

Skills

Communication

Office software

Organization

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade or technical school training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others,as well as these career advantages:

Benefits and Perks:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $22/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Perform routine maintenance, janitorial duties, and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Report needs for major repairs.
• Follow standards regarding safety, licensing, regulatory and agency requirements.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in resident apartment or room turnover preparations.
• Perform on-call service, as scheduled, and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Commute to Rolling Meadows location occasionally. Mileage reimbursement available and driving time is part of hours worked.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner Document work orders and complete other reporting functions in compliance with LSSI and/or funding source requirements.
  

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent maintenance experience.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, ground maintenance and snow removal experience preferred
• HUD, OSHA, REAC, and ECT or related training preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Good organization and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency REQUIRED.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.