Maintenance Worker

Mado Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MADO Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Worker for its Chicago-area facility. The role covers maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and painting tasks.

You will perform troubleshooting, move heavy items, and help keep the site safe and clean. A high school diploma or GED is required, with at least 1 year of related experience; strong tool skills and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED; associate degree or certification preferred.
• Experience: at least 1 year in maintenance or related field.
• Skills: proficiency with hand and power tools; troubleshooting and repairs.
• Physical: ability to lift 50 pounds and perform demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs facility and grounds across trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting).
• Keeps grounds clean and orderly: mowing, trimming, snow removal, salting walkways.
• Troubleshoots and repairs floors, showers, sinks, walls, doors, HVAC, and fixtures.
• Moves furniture and large items as needed per management requests.

Skills

Hand tools and power tools

Troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certification in maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Troubleshooting equipment

Job description

MADO Healthcare partners with persons who live with mental illness to offer hope in recovery and wellness.

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the facility and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education: A high school diploma or GED is often required; an associate degree or certification in maintenance or a related field is preferred.

Experience: At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field.

Skills: Proficiency in using hand and power tools, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and performing repairs in areas such as electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

Physical Ability: Ability to handle physical demands of the job, including lifting at least 50 pounds, standing, bending, and climbing.

Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to exchange information and maintain courteous relationships with clients, families, supervisors and visitors of the facility

Must be free of a criminal background that is a Disqualifying Offense as defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health

Essential Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of the facility and grounds including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, etc.

Maintains the grounds in a clean and orderly manner including mowing, trimming, weeding, replacing plants as needed, shoveling snow, salting icy walkways, etc.

Perform troubleshooting and repairs for items/structures such as floors, showers, sinks, plumbing, walls, roof, locks, doors & door closures, cabinets, closets, hinges, heating systems, air conditioning units, appliances, furniture, drinking fountains, furniture, washroom fixtures, dietary equipment, etc.

Move furniture or other large items as needed or by request of the management.

1 full-time position 7a-5p

MADO is an equal opportunity employer

03/25/2026

MADO Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

COVID-19 considerations:
MADO Healthcare follows all guidelines set forth for skilled nursing facilities by the Illinois Department of Public Health.