Residential Apartment Maintenance

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off (26 days)

11 holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring for a full-time Residential Apartment Maintenance role, Monday through Friday. Responsible for maintaining all facets of physical plant and grounds in accordance with health and safety requirements at designated facilities.

This position has On-Call duties and will be a split site position at Victorian Woods and Taylorville in Rolling Meadows (on an as needed basis; mileage expense paid).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent maintenance experience.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Three to five years maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, grounds maintenance and snow removal experience preferred.
• HUD, OSHA, REAC, and ECT or related training preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Good organization and computer/tablet skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, janitorial duties, and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Report needs for major repairs.
• Follow standards regarding safety, licensing, regulatory and agency requirements.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in resident apartment or room turnover preparations.
• Perform on-call service, as scheduled, and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Mileage reimbursement available and driving time is part of hours worked when on call.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behaviour and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organisations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
• Document work orders and complete other reporting functions in compliance with LSSI and/or funding source requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade or technical school training

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring for full-time Residential Apartment Maintenance, Monday through Friday. Responsible for maintaining all facets of physical plant and grounds in accordance with health and safety requirements at designated facilities. This position has On-Call duties and will be a split site position at Victorian Woods and Taylorville in Rolling Meadows (on an as needed basis; mileage expense paid).

Benefits And Perks

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others,as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $20-$21/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions

• Perform routine maintenance, janitorial duties, and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Report needs for major repairs.
• Follow standards regarding safety, licensing, regulatory and agency requirements.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in resident apartment or room turnover preparations.
• Perform on-call service, as scheduled, and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Mileage reimbursement available and driving time is part of hours worked when on call.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behaviour and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organisations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner
• Document work orders and complete other reporting functions in compliance with LSSI and/or funding source requirements.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent maintenance experience.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, ground maintenance and snow removal experience preferred
• HUD, OSHA, REAC, and ECT or related training preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Good organization and computer/tablet skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency REQUIRED.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.