Maintenance Technician

Glenkirk; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenkirk is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide on-site support across multiple locations in Illinois. You will perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and grounds-keeping tasks while responding to emergencies and traveling between sites.

This role requires physical labor and a valid Illinois driver’s license. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant maintenance experience, with certifications in trades preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and insurance.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lb unaided and up to 100 lb with assistance; heavy lifting and tool use required.
• Training: Anti-Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Rule 50/OIG, and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic plumbing repairs and leaks, unclog lines, replace fixtures/appliances.
• Handle basic electrical tasks: wiring, switches, outlets, lighting repairs.
• Carry out carpentry work on walls, doors, fences, furniture, and partitions.
• Paint preparation and application on various surfaces.
• Snow removal with light salting and shoveling; respond to emergencies.
• Travel to multiple Glenkirk sites; maintain consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Carpentry basics

Painting basics

Groundskeeping

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides maintenance services to all Glenkirk sites, an agency supporting adult with development and intellectual disabilities.

SCOPE:

Completes all work orders within assigned time frames. Able to identify current and potential maintenance needs, and initiate repair/replacement. Displays general knowledge in the areas of plumbing, electric, carpentry, and grounds-keeping. Ability to perform physical labor as necessary.

WORK PERFORMED

• Basic Plumbing: repair leaks or breaks, opens clogged lines or drains, replace appliances


• Basic Electric: repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances: repairs lighting systems


• Basic carpentry: repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, and furniture.


• Painting: prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, varnish, or stain.


• Snow removal: minimal salting and light shoveling


• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required


• Travels to various site to complete assignments.


• Maintain regular and consistent work attendance.


• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent and any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described. Certification in specific trades, preferred (e.g. HVAC, plumbing, etc.).

Valid Illinois driver’s license and meet and maintain insurance guidelines to be an insured driver.

Physical requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs. independently and a minimum of 100 lbs. with assistance. Repetitive, heavy lifting, bending, twisting, carrying, climbing, using power tools, driving vehicles, operating heavy equipment required.

Training requirements: Anti-Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Rule 50/OIG, and HIPAA regulations.

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