Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator

United Scrap Metal•Cicero, IL

About The Position

The Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator performs routine maintenance across campus facilities and outdoor grounds, supporting facility and project managers with building maintenance tasks and special projects. The role identifies facility-related issues, initiates repairs, and helps ensure all areas remain safe, clean, and functional. Work may take place in extreme heat or cold and in dusty, dirty, or wet environments; the coordinator is expected to maintain focus and follow safety standards in these conditions. The position requires adaptability, self-awareness, strong communication, physical capacity for rugged environments, and compliance with company policies. Previous maintenance experience is preferred, and the successful candidate is eager to learn new skills and techniques. Responsibilities span facility cleaning and groundskeeping; monitoring HVAC systems and replacing filters; basic plumbing and electrical maintenance and troubleshooting; safe use of ladders and familiarity with forklifts and scissor lifts; everyday repairs, painting, sign hanging, carpentry, and assembly; assisting vendors and technicians; and maintaining supplies and documentation. The coordinator also supports the Facility Manager with maintenance records and uses Microsoft Office while being willing to learn other systems. This is a full-time position with flexibility to adjust hours to support business operations. Saturday coverage is required approximately once per month. A high school diploma is required, though a combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered. Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, and credit check, and complete required safety training and ongoing compliance requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma required; a combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
Strong command of English.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical, background check, and credit check.
Must comply with company policies and procedures, including those outlined in the Team Member Handbook.
Must complete required safety training and meet ongoing compliance requirements.
Must be available for Saturday coverage approximately once per month.
Must be able to work in rugged environments, including extreme heat or cold and dusty, dirty, or wet conditions, while maintaining focus and safety standards.
Must demonstrate adaptability, self-awareness, strong communication, attention to detail, integrity, collaboration, flexibility, task prioritization, and good judgment.
Basic knowledge of plumbing systems, shut-off valves, drains, and common fixtures.
Basic understanding of breakers, fuses, power shut-off procedures, electrical hazards, and supervised electrical troubleshooting.
Knowledge of safe ladder use; basic forklift and scissor lift knowledge and willingness to undergo relevant training and certification.
Solid command of Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new computer systems and software.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance experience is preferred.
Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.
Willingness and eagerness to learn new skills and techniques.

Responsibilities

Clean offices, warehouses, locker rooms, outdoor spaces, rooftops, floors, surfaces, refrigerators, tools, and equipment.
Remove weeds, trash, and debris from parking lots and landscaped areas; shovel snow and apply snow melt to walkways and parking areas.
Empty trash and remove garbage from facility areas, and restock, organize, and monitor cleaning and maintenance supplies.
Develop a solid understanding of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC).
Monitor HVAC operation, replace air filters on schedule, and inspect HVAC units for wear or potential malfunctions.
Perform routine plumbing maintenance and assessments, including drain maintenance and inspection or repair of common fixtures; locate and operate water shut-off valves.
Follow electrical safety practices, identify tripped breakers or blown fuses, safely shut off power when needed, and assist with troubleshooting under supervision.
Use ladders safely and apply basic forklift and scissor lift knowledge; complete training and certification as needed for inspection and operation.
Clean and properly store tools and equipment after use.
Perform everyday repairs, including painting, hanging signs, carpentry, repairing facility items, and assembling or building items.
Order, receive, ship, and return parts, and assist vendors and technicians with facilities, grounds, and equipment.
Use Microsoft Office and learn new computer systems and software to support record management and documentation.
Assist the Facility Manager with organizing and maintaining maintenance documentation.
Complete on-the-job training, required safety training, and ongoing compliance requirements.
Work collaboratively, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, use good judgment, and take on additional responsibilities as needed.