Sr Maintenance Associate

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Senior Maintenance Associate to ensure cleanliness, safety, and upkeep across multiple sites in Cook and Lake counties.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, coordinating vendors, responding to work orders and emergencies, and supporting high quality facility operations. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in varied weather, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED with 1–3 years relevant experience
• Experience with electrical work, plumbing, general building maintenance, painting, and HVAC preferred
• Associate's degree and/or professional certifications enhance candidacy

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on building systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Oversee cleaning projects and ensure safe, clean spaces across facilities.
• Monitor mechanical systems and respond to work orders and emergencies promptly.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors and report major repairs to supervisor.
• Maintain exterior grounds and perform basic janitorial duties.
• Engage in ongoing learning and skill development.

Skills

Electrical work

Plumbing

General maintenance

Painting

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (AA)

CMRT

HVAC Certification

CAMT

BOC

OSHA Safety Certification

FMP

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

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on building systems, equipment, and fixtures, including lighting, plumbing, and basic carpentry. Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify and address safety hazards, maintenance needs, and cleanliness standards. May travel to other locations occasionally for support or be available evenings and weekends.
• Responsible for overseeing major cleaning projects such as: painting (interior and exterior), stripping and waxing floors, rug and carpet cleaning, Responsible for the interior and exterior maintenance as well as making sure assigned building(s) are consistently cleaned to provide a safe work environment Overseeing daily cleaning duties. including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning walls. windows, restrooms, emptying and cleaning trash containers, when needed,
  
• Monitor building-related mechanical systems. Handle work orders in a timely and efficient manner. Attend developmental trainings as requested. Handle work orders in a timely. efficient, and safe manner. Communicate with and collaborate with onsite property management and property staffto ensure all maintenance needs are met within assigned facility. Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed and report major repair needs to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exterior grounds, trash removal and basic janitorial duties.
• Work collaboratively With Other employees.
• 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, general building maintenance, painting and HVAC.

Preferred

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

Certifications and Licensure

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

$23.30 - $25.20 / 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

Round Lake , Illinois , United States

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to: race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Catholic Charites is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 312-655-7127 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.