Plant Operations and Facilities Technician

Extended Care LLC; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Company holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Daily Pay

Employee discount program

Career growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Extended Care LLC is seeking a dependable, hands-on Plant & Facilities Technician to help keep our buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, functional, and well maintained. The role involves preventive maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and special projects at the Evanston office and other locations.

The position requires comfort with hand and power tools, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, property maintenance, landscaping, construction, or a related field preferred.
• General knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a safe and professional environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel between company locations as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance throughout the Support Office located in Evanston, IL.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, doors, fixtures, appliances, and building systems.
• Complete daily interior and exterior facility rounds and identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain offices, restrooms, common areas, mechanical spaces, and exterior areas in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
• Assist with office moves, furniture assembly, equipment installation, and facility projects.
• Perform seasonal landscaping and grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, mulching, and cleanup.
• Perform snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, and other designated areas.
• Safely operate and maintain snow removal, landscaping, and maintenance equipment.
• Monitor weather conditions and respond to significant snow and ice events, including occasional early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday work.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers when specialized work is required.
• Respond to urgent facility issues and help minimize interruptions to daily operations.
• Travel to other company locations approximately 20% of the time for inspections, maintenance, repairs, and other facility needs.
• Perform other duties and projects as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Troubleshooting

Dependable

Detail oriented

Communication

Tools

General knowledge of building maintenance

Job description

Plant & Facilities Technician

Extended Care, LLC
$21.00–$24.00 per hour | Full-Time

Extended Care, LLC is looking for adependable, hands-on Plant & Facilities Technicianto help keep our buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, functional, and well maintained.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, staying active, and taking pride in a job well done, this position may be a great fit. You’ll handle a variety of maintenance and facility needs throughout the year—from everyday repairs and preventive maintenance to landscaping, snow removal, and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance throughout the Support Office located in Evanston, IL.

• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs involvingplumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, doors, fixtures, appliances, and building systems.

• Complete daily interior and exterior facility rounds and identify maintenance needs.

• Maintain offices, restrooms, common areas, mechanical spaces, and exterior areas in a clean, safe, and professional condition.

• Assist with office moves, furniture assembly, equipment installation, and facility projects.

• Perform seasonal landscaping and grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, mulching, and cleanup.

• Perform snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, and other designated areas.

• Safely operate and maintain snow removal, landscaping, and maintenance equipment.

• Monitor weather conditions and respond to significant snow and ice events, including occasional early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday work.

• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and maintenance records.

• Coordinate with contractors and service providers when specialized work is required.

• Respond to urgent facility issues and help minimize interruptions to daily operations.

• Travel to other company locations approximately20% of the timefor inspections, maintenance, repairs, and other facility needs.

• Perform other duties and projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience inbuilding maintenance, facilities maintenance, property maintenance, landscaping, construction, or a related fieldpreferred.

• General knowledge of building maintenance and repair.

• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools.

• Ability to safely operate maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Dependable, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a safe and professional environment.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Willingness to travel between company locations as needed.

• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position. The successful candidate must be able to:

• Lift and carry up to50 pounds independently.

• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, push, and pull.

• Stand and walk for extended periods.

• Safely climb ladders and use hand and power tools.

• Operate maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal equipment.

• Work outdoors for extended periods in hot, cold, wet, and snowy conditions.

• Respond to seasonal weather events and occasional after-hours facility needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid sick, vacation and company holidays.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Daily Pay

• Employee discount program

• Professional growth opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Why Join Extended Care LLC?

You’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact every day. Your work will help keep our facilitiessafe, comfortable, functional, and looking their best.

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, takes initiative, and doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves to get the job done.

If you’re a skilled, dependable maintenance professional looking for a position with variety and responsibility, we encourage you to apply!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Extended Care, LLC is anEqual Employment Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.