Maintenance Technician

WINGS Program, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Retirement Plan

403b Employer Match

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

EAP

Job summary

WINGS Program, Inc. in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain safe, clean environments across our residential facilities.

You will perform preventative maintenance on building systems, complete routine projects, assist with renovations, and oversee contractors to ensure work matches specifications. The role requires 4+ years in maintenance, strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, and the ability to troubleshoot.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience required.
• High proficiency with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems; ability to troubleshoot.
• Experience in appliance repair preferred.
• Knowledge of safety precautions (OSHA) required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with professionalism.
• Must have valid IL driver's license.
• Willingness to use personal tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on building systems regularly.
• Complete routine general maintenance projects including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and equipment repair.
• Assist with special projects, renovations, and construction as needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of building systems and codes.
• Complete work orders within prescribed timeframes.
• Communicate with staff and volunteers as requested.
• Assist in overseeing contractors to ensure work matches specifications.
• Make cost containment recommendations.
• Complete required documentation timely and accurately.
• Maintain variable hours to meet facility needs, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

4+ years experience

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

To maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for residents and staff at WINGS facilities including fire/life safety, energy management system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical issues, structural maintenance and other internal projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on building systems on a regular basis.
• Complete routine general maintenance projects, including installations and repairs involving plumbing, electrical equipment, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and equipment repair.
• Assists with special projects, renovation, and construction projects, as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the building systems and related code requirements.
• Complete work orders and projects within prescribed timeframes.
• Communicate with staff and volunteer groups on various activities, as requested.
• Assist in overseeing contractors to ensure work matches the specifications.
• Make cost containment recommendations.
• Complete required documentation timely and accurately.
• Maintain variable hours to be able to meet the needs of the facilities which may include evenings and weekends along with rotating on-call with other members of the facilities team.

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant work experience required.
• High proficiency and understanding of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical and ability to troubleshoot those systems is required.
• Experience in appliance repair preferred.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Ability to work effectively and independently while maintaining professionalism, high quality, and attention to detail.
• Must have valid IL driver's license.
• Must be willing to use personal tools.
• Possess strong verbal and written skills for effective communication.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle physical requirements to accomplish daily responsibilities, including but not limited to lifting up to 35 pounds using both hands/arms on a regular basis, and standing for 8 hours.

Full-time Benefits

• 403b Retirement Plan
• 403b Employer Match
• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• EAP