Maintenance Technician - Chicago

JCDecaux North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JCDecaux North America is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Chicago. The role includes power washing, minor repairs, and snow removal, requiring driving and physical labor.

Ideal candidates should possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and be able to lift 50 lbs. The position emphasizes safety and operates primarily outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• Commitment to working safely.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform power washing and hand cleaning of street furniture.
• Conduct minor repairs like changing light bulbs and troubleshooting electrical problems.
• Ensure proper advertisement posting.
• Manage snow and ice removal in winter.
• Inspect equipment and report issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Geographic understanding of Chicago

Job description

Maintenance Technician Job Description

Hourly Rate: $17.68

Driver License Required

Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

• Responsible for all power washing (weather permitting) and hand cleaning, removal of graffiti, dirt, stickers, and debris for street furniture throughout Chicago.
• Performs minor maintenance such as, but not limited to, replacing light bulbs, ballasts, trouble shoot electrical problems, replacing rotating mechanism, responding to emergencies to clean up and change broken glass, fixing AD box doors, replacing benches and other minor maintenance issues as deemed by the Operations Supervisor.
• Responsible for posting advertisements in accordance with JCDecaux's terms and conditions.
• Snow and ice removal in accordance with the winter snow procedure. This may require the use of snowplows, snow blowers, and/or spreading snow melting chemicals.
• Navigate, maintain, and drive company vehicles.
• Handle, install, and position all moving materials.
• Inspection of equipment and/or structures to assure there are no problems or errors.

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands

• Primarily outdoors
• Dust or Dirty Fumes
• Extreme heat/cold or odors
• Electrical Wires and/or Machinery
• This job involves manual labor, including lifting, carrying, standing/walking for extended periods and operating manual and/or mechanical equipment

Knowledge, Skill, Education Requirements

• Ability to drive minimum 8hrs/day
• Strong geographic understanding of Chicago
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to working safely
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lift minimum of 50lbs
• Flexible schedule during winter months

JCDecaux North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value individuality and create an inclusive culture where variety is positively encouraged, and all employees are genuinely appreciated for what makes them unique. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.