Maintenance Technician - Chicago

JCDecaux; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

JCDecaux in Chicago is hiring a Maintenance Technician who will clean and maintain street furniture and advertising panels. This role includes tasks such as power washing, minor maintenance, and snow removal. The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of the Chicago area and adhere to safety protocols while performing physical work outdoors.

This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift at least 50lbs. Join an inclusive culture that values individuality and equal opportunity for all employees.

Qualifications

• Driver License Required.
• Ability to drive minimum 8hrs/day.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all power washing and hand cleaning for street furniture throughout Chicago.
• Perform minor maintenance including electrical troubleshooting and cleaning up broken glass.
• Responsible for posting advertisements according to company guidelines.
• Snow and ice removal during winter conditions using relevant equipment.
• Inspect equipment to assure no problems or errors.

Skills

Strong geographic understanding of Chicago

Good organizational and communication skills

Ability to lift minimum of 50lbs

Commitment to working safely

Job description

This position is located in Chicago, Illinois reporting directly to an Operations Supervisor. The Maintenance Technician position cleans, maintains, and posts a group of pre-determined pieces of street furniture, Mall and Airport Advertising Panels. Cleaning is accomplished through daily site visits and successful implementation of Maintenance Cleaning Procedures. Minor maintenance is performed by following maintenance procedures, from the Maintenance Supervisor or through written Maintenance Procedures. Posting is accomplished weekly through company posting instructions.

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 detailli>
• Commitment to working safely
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lift minimum of 50lbs

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.