Facilities Maintenance Assistant

CCU • Lake Forest, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Consumers Credit Union is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support the day-to-day upkeep of facilities across its branch network surrounding Lake Forest, Illinois. This field-based role performs routine and preventative maintenance and repair work across multiple crafts, supporting both scheduled maintenance programs and reactive repair needs. The assistant documents completed work and materials used so facility history files remain current, and helps maintain a clean, safe, functional environment for staff and visitors.

The role requires travel and open availability to accommodate scheduling needs. Regular hours may range from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, depending on vendor availability. On-call availability is required for emergency maintenance issues, which may occur during evenings, weekends, or holidays. Candidates must be local to Northern Illinois or Southeastern Wisconsin.

Consumers Credit Union describes itself as a dynamic organization focused on continuous improvement and efficiency. It values adaptability and seeks someone who remains steady under pressure, is open to taking on new tasks, and can thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The hourly salary range is $22.185–$33.277, and the role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity. Compensation decisions consider factors such as skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business and organizational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in repair, maintenance, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable and punctual, with professional etiquette.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Friendly, outgoing attitude and positive demeanor.
• Local Northern Illinois or Southeastern Wisconsin candidate.
• Ability to travel and open availability to accommodate scheduling needs, including on-call availability for emergencies during evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical systems technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Locate, diagnose, and repair scheduled and unscheduled maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to support facility functionality.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including drywall repair, patching, and painting.
• Perform minor electrical repairs, such as replacing emergency lights, exit signs, batteries, switches, outlets, bulbs and tubes, ballasts, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, and cords using proper tools.
• Perform plumbing maintenance, including cleaning P-traps and replacing lavatory faucet cartridges, water-closet vacuum breakers and diaphragms, and sensor-device batteries.
• Perform HVAC maintenance, including ordering materials to replace filters and belts, rinsing condensers during warmer months, replacing batteries, adjusting or programming thermostats, and diagnosing and fixing vacuum leaks in pneumatic tube systems.
• Document work performed and materials used, and complete work orders.
• Identify equipment, facility, or safety issues and take corrective action.
• Order parts and maintain required documents.
• Perform general cleaning.
• Interact with contractors, personnel, and supervision.
• Travel among facilities in the branch network and provide on-call support for emergency maintenance issues.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Medical plans, including High Deductible, HMO, and PPO, effective date of hire for eligible employees.
• Dental insurance, effective date of hire for eligible employees.
• Vision insurance, effective date of hire for eligible employees.
• Spending accounts, effective date of hire for eligible employees.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability plans, effective date of hire for eligible employees.
• Life insurance and other plans, effective date of hire for eligible employees.
• 401(k) savings plan participation available at any time.
• Pension plan enrollment following six months of employment and 1,000 hours of service, subject to reaching age 20.

What This Job Offers

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