Building Maintenance Technician

Gift of Hope • Itasca, IL

8d • $60,126 - $75,158 • Hybrid

About The Position

Perform skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment, and minor construction work in the trades to ensure the facilities are properly maintained; duties may fall into a variety of trades, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire and life safety and security systems; perform general custodial and other tasks as assigned. Facilitate construction, modification, maintenance and repair of all Gift of Hope building facilities including tasks related to, but not limited to, general maintenance and improvements on all buildings and structures, grounds and plantings, plumbing, painting, lighting, custodial duties, fire/life safety, elevators, mechanical/electrical systems, parking lots, facility entrances, and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, with certification in HVAC or building maintenance technology preferred, or comparable work-related experience
• Training in mechanical and electrical systems preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ industrial maintenance
• Strong manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• Detailed oriented
• Experience in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration preferred
• Familiarity with building trades, construction methods and materials, HVAC systems, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, repairs, and maintenance; ability to utilize tools needed in work environment of the position

Nice To Haves

• certification in HVAC or building maintenance technology
• Training in mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Organize, schedule and may also perform a variety of professional/technical equipment installations; monitor the start-up of new installations, report findings to Director
• Schedule and facilitate vendors to install and repair equipment at all Gift of Hope facilities
• Plan, organize, control, integrate and execute projects related to the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings and various features such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, landscape and custodial services; bring in appropriate resources and coordinate contracted services as needed to accomplish repairs
• Participate in the investigation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Establish and carry out a preventive maintenance program for all buildings, per manufacturers’ recommendations; serve as project manager, ensuring federal, state, and local code compliance, timely completion of tasks, and satisfactory sub-contractor performance of any building construction or remodeling projects
• Submit bids and recommendations to management for consideration
• Act as liaison with city, county, and state, as it relates to fire, security, and occupational safety code
• Ensure facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards
• Ensure required Physical Plant Services reports are prepared and filed with the authority having jurisdiction
• Prioritize and perform work on submitted work orders by departments
• Work in conjunction with Purchasing/Contract Coordinator and management to schedule all departmental equipment service contracts/contacts, preventive maintenance, warranties, and scheduled repairs
• Ensure security and emergency preparedness procedures are implemented properly
• Handle emergencies as they arise
• Communicate workplace safety precautions to employees
• Maintain a system of repair parts and facilities supplies
• Oversee plans, material lists and estimates for building projects, renovations, or refurbishments
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues
• Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures
• Perform general maintenance tasks, including electrical, carpentry, plumbing and painting
• Repair, maintain/monitor all equipment and amenities
• Record and document all inspections, problems, and solutions
• Clean windows, glass doors, change light bulbs and perform other custodial work
• Remove and properly dispose of all recyclable materials
• Check and respond to security and safety issues
• Maintain exterior property
• Travel to all three building sites to inspect facilities, buildings, and grounds for routine maintenance; prioritize repairs and renovations
• Run errands as necessary
• Promote an environment that supports quality assurance and performance improvement by facilitating the timely identification and reporting of Opportunities for Improvement including discovered opportunities for improvement, deviations, reported complaints, and other adverse events, and foster a non-punitive Quality culture focused on continuous process improvement.
• Actively contribute to a culture of cybersecurity awareness.
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's information assets by following established security policies and procedures, completing all required cybersecurity training on time, reporting potential security issues promptly, and practicing secure handling of data, systems, and credentials in day-to-day activities. Must follow security policies, protect organizational data, and report potential security issues
• Complete all required administrative tasks, training and honor commitments to meet individual and organizational needs in a timely manner
• Actively engage in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate with supervisor to establish and maintain written short‑ and long‑term professional development goals
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
• Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
• Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED