Maintenance Worker

Springfield Urban League; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Springfield Urban League is seeking a Maintenance Worker for a 9-month, full-time role in Springfield, IL. This position is responsible for building and grounds maintenance at Head Start sites in Sangamon and Morgan Counties.

Key duties include daily sign-in, daily cleaning of offices, classrooms, kitchens and restrooms; minor repairs; painting; lighting and safety checks; snow removal; and supporting classrooms as needed.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to communicate positively with others.
• Punctuality and flexibility for overtime as needed.
• Ability to work well with children, parents, and staff.
• Must be able to pass a medical exam certifying freedom from communicable diseases.
• Must pass a background check.
• Positive attitude toward direction.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings and grounds clean at Head Start sites.
• Perform minor repairs and report major problems to Site Manager.
• Ensure health, fire, and DCFS compliance at the centers.
• Attend required meetings for Maintenance Coordinator.
• Keep exit lights, ceiling lights, and fire extinguishers in working order.
• Snow and ice removal around buildings and grounds.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Positive communication

Punctual and flexible

Teamwork with children

Pass medical examination

Background check

Positive attitude

Job description

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Maintenance Worker

9 Month Full Time Springfield, IL, US

2 days ago

MAINTENANCE WORKER

SUMMARY: The position of Maintenance Worker regardless of race, creed, or disability is responsible for building and grounds maintenance at all requested Head Start sites in Sangamon and Morgan Counties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Signs in/out daily when arriving and departing any Head Start site.

• Cleans the building, including kitchen area, all offices, conference room, classrooms and bathrooms daily including removing garbage and dusting furniture as requested.
• Assists in any other areas as needed.
• Wax and clean uncarpeted floors monthly as requested.
• Clean windows inside as needed.
• Assist at all classrooms, when needed or maintenance is requested.
• Check and make minor repairs on all equipment.
• Report to the Site Manager on any major problems with electrical appliances and repairs.
• Check centers weekly and replace any parts that are needed, such as lights, etc.
• Get all painting in the centers completed as needed.
• Attend all meetings required by the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Must maintain sites in accordance to health, fire, and DCFS requirements.
• See that all equipment is working properly.
• Ensure that all exit lights and ceiling lights are in working order and fire extinguishers are up-to-date.
• Ensure all sidewalks are clear of snow and ice at all times.
• Ensure that outside areas and ground around the building and parking lots are kept clean and free of debris.
• Clean carpets of classrooms twice a year or as requested.
• Must vacuum all building carpets daily.
• Must keep bathrooms clean and sanitized; check to see if any supplies are needed, and replace the same day.
• The janitor room must be kept clean at all times, and equipment put up daily or after each use. No cleaning equipment or materials shall be left unlocked at anytime.
• Wipe walls as needed.
• Must ensure that trash hauling service removes trash - once or twice weekly according to contract.
• Must see that the building is secured – all doors properly shut and outdoor tricycles, etc. stored nightly.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to communicate in a positive manner.
• Must be punctual and willing to work overtime if needed.
• Must work and relate well with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to pass a medical examination certifying freedom from communicable diseases and illegal substances.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must have a positive attitude toward direction.

BENEFITS:

• 403B, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability and Insurance

The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.