Senior Maintenance Associate

Catholic Charities; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Senior Maintenance Associate to ensure the safety and upkeep of multiple facilities across Cook and Lake counties. The role includes cleaning, basic repairs, and coordinating with vendors while responding to urgent maintenance needs.

Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, 1–3 years of maintenance experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 years of maintenance experience.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, or painting work preferred.
• Background check required and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior maintenance and basic cleaning to ensure safe, clean facilities.
• Respond to work orders and emergencies; travel between site buildings as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors and supervise contractors to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Prepare spaces for use, arrange furniture, and assist with unit turnover as required.
• Participate in seasonal maintenance tasks such as snow removal and landscape upkeep.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical work

Plumbing

Painting

Safety compliance

On-call availability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

AA degree preferred

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.

Role Overview The Senior Maintenance Associate ensures the cleanliness, safety, and maintenance of assigned buildings performing daily and seasonal upkeep, coordinating and supervising vendors, responding to work orders and emergencies, preparing spaces and units for use, traveling across sites as needed, and continuously developing skills to support high quality, efficient facility operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the interior and exterior maintenance as well as making sure assigned building(s) are consistently cleaned to provide a safe work environment. Perform daily cleaning duties, including but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning walls, windows, restrooms, emptying and cleaning trash containers, when needed. Available for on-call scheduling, including evenings and weekends, across buildings outside of immediate area of responsibility. Required to travel to multiple sites within assigned area, and to other buildings when on-call.
• Work on projects that include, but not limited to: stripping and waxing floors, and carpet cleaning when necessary and contingent upon the need of property. Assist with the seasonal maintenance of the premises, including: snow and ice removal, spreading of salt when needed on all pavements, and the maintenance and groundskeeping of all landscape areas.
• Handle work orders in a timely, efficient, and safe manner. Ensure that all rooms and/or main areas are clean and ready for daily use, meetings, or special events by arranging tables and chairs. Prepare vacant rental units by cleaning, preparing and painting the unit to ensure it is ready to be occupied, as needed. Responsible for handling and/or coordinating services to resolve any maintenance-related emergencies, as needed. Work with external vendors as needed.
• Responsible for supervising contractors and vendors, ensuring their service meets expectations. Accountable for the work being performed in an efficient, prompt, professional and accurate manner and provides guidance, when necessary.
• Engage in ongoing learning, training, and skill development, seeking and applying feedback to continuously improve performance and contribute to team and organizational success.

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
• Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
• Job duties may need to be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. Must be able to reach in all directions and climb a ladder, when needed.

Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or requirements related:

• Background check

Additional Requirements

• Driver's license

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 1-3 years relevant experience
• Prior experience with electrical work, plumbing, and/or painting.

Preferred

• Associate's Degree (AA) 3-5 years relevant experience

Certifications and Licensure

• Preferred CMRT, HVAC Certification; CAMT, BOC, OSHA Safety Certification; FMP

Starting at $23.30 / hour

Pay Transparency

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (820 ILCS 112/5, et seq.), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is required to provide the wages and benefits that it reasonably expects in good faith to offer for any specific job positions posted. Please note that the exact compensation package ultimately offered to an applicant may vary based on skills, experience, and location, amongst other permissible factors.

Locations

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