Maintenance Worker

Mado-Healthcare-4; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MADO Healthcare is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of upkeep and repair tasks across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and painting at our facility in Chicago. The role requires handling physical duties and moving furniture as needed, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Requirements include at least a high school diploma or GED, with preferable associate degree or certification in maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or certification preferred.
• At least 1 year of maintenance or related experience.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools; ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility and grounds across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and painting.
• Keep grounds clean and orderly, including mowing, trimming, snow removal.
• Troubleshoot and repair floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, doors, cabinets, heating and cooling units.
• Move furniture and large items as needed.
• Support safety and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Troubleshooting

Repairs (electrical/plumbing/carpentry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certification in maintenance

Job description

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

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.