Traveling Facilities Lead – Multi-Site Ops & Safety

Paylocity; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Chicago & Rockford Regions (ECR) is seeking a Traveling Assistant Facilities Manager to support operations across multiple sites in the Chicago area. This casual/as-needed role covers planned and unplanned absences and helps manage maintenance, safety, and custodial tasks while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 3–5 years in facilities maintenance, with strong communication and vendor coordination skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade certification, facilities-related coursework, or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Facilities Manager with daily operations across multiple sites, maintaining safe, functional, and compliant environments for students, staff, and families.
• Help plan, prioritize, and assign maintenance, safety, and custodial work to staff and contractors.
• Assist with supervising and coordinating facility maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with standards.
• Act as Facilities Manager when the Senior Facilities Manager or a Facility Manager is absent, providing leadership and decisions.
• Monitor preventive maintenance, inspections, and work orders for timely completion and quality.
• Participate in safety audits, emergency planning, and regulatory inspections to maintain compliance.

Skills

Facility management

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Multi-site operations

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Facilities-related coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

CMMS/maintenance system

Job description

Easterseals Chicago & Rockford Regions (ECR) is seeking a Traveling Assistant Facilities Manager to support operations across multiple sites in the Chicago area. This casual/as-needed role covers planned and unplanned absences and helps manage maintenance, safety, and custodial tasks while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 3–5 years in facilities maintenance, with strong communication and vendor coordination skills.