Maintenance Associate

One Hope United•Lake Villa, IL

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About The Position

The Maintenance Associate performs a variety of assignments to maintain and service agency grounds, equipment, and buildings. The role involves maintaining facilities and equipment, completing safety inspections, moving deliveries, and providing on-call emergency maintenance service. Work is scheduled with consideration for the needs of clients and staff, and the associate is expected to maintain professional relationships with both.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent preferred.
1–2 years of experience in a similar position preferred.
Valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance in accordance with OHU requirements.
Ability to operate all types of maintenance tools.
Ability to perform basic repairs of office and grounds equipment.
Basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing knowledge.
Ability to work as a team member and complete independent tasks.
Ability to move furniture and equipment.
Ability to repair, patch, prepare, and paint the interiors and exteriors of buildings, signs, and fences.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent.
1–2 years of experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned work while considering the needs of clients and staff when scheduling work.
Maintain professional relationships with clients and staff.
Maintain and service equipment and appliances in agency facilities.
Maintain buildings through carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing, and electrical repairs; floor cleaning and polishing; bathroom sanitizing; and trash removal as needed at assigned sites.
Maintain grounds through lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, and care of walks and roadways as needed at assigned sites.
Maintain agency-owned automotive equipment, tractors, lawnmowers, power tools, snow blowers, and similar equipment.
Maintain plumbing, sewers, and building equipment, including heating and air conditioning systems, refrigerators, washers, dryers, water conditioners, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, and other appliances.
Move and handle deliveries of furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain fire alarms and fire protection systems, including required maintenance and inspections under local and state requirements.
Keep security systems in good working order.
Perform safety inspections as required by programs, accreditation, and contracts.
Be available for on-call emergency maintenance service.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per year.
Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation, up to 6 paid personal days, and up to 5 paid sick days annually.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan.
Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
Short-term disability options.
Agency-paid life insurance up to $50,000 based on salary.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Voluntary legal plans.
Agency-paid long-term disability after 1 year of employment.
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities.
Free LCSW and LCPC supervision hours available in some locations.