Maintenance Specialist

Arrowleaf • Vienna, IL

19h • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Arrowleaf is hiring a part-time Maintenance Specialist in its Administrative Department, based at the Anna, Illinois home office. The role supports maintenance and repairs for agency facilities and fleet operations, including evaluating building systems, planning work assignments and schedules, ensuring repairs are completed correctly and promptly, and assisting with repair-project budget estimates and expense management. The position also includes administrative documentation, participation in agency activities and training, and community engagement related to trauma-informed practices.

The position requires travel to off-site locations as appropriate, with mileage reimbursed from the GAA homesite. The specialist must be able to inspect properties and facilities, perform repairs when needed, lift up to 50 pounds, and live within a 20-minute radius or response time of Anna, Illinois. A valid driver’s license, vehicle liability insurance, reliable transportation, and safe, lawful operation of agency or personal vehicles for agency business are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of fleet management and operations.
• Excellent managerial skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare and adhere to a budget and monitor and reduce expenses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify issues and determine needed repairs.
• Ability to plan maintenance schedules for sites and fleet.
• Ability to traverse property and facilities to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance.
• Physical ability to perform repairs when needed and lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance.
• Reliable transportation and ability to operate agency and personal vehicles for agency business safely and lawfully.
• Residence within a 20-minute radius or response time from Anna, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating systems and facilities to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Assess building systems to plan work assignments and project schedules.
• Ensure maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with departmental budget estimates and costs for specific repair projects.
• Collaborate with supervisors and staff to manage and reduce expenses, including fuel and labor costs.
• Participate in agency activities, special projects, and required training.
• Track and maintain documents and data related to job duties and responsibilities.
• Complete or sign off on administrative forms to support timely and accurate data collection in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Receive annual trauma-informed training and engage other agencies, organizations, or groups to increase community awareness of trauma’s impact.
• Travel to off-site locations when appropriate and conduct facility inspections, diagnoses, and repairs as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance options available after the first day of the month following 60 calendar days of employment.
• Vision insurance options available after the first day of the month following 60 calendar days of employment.
• Dental insurance options available after the first day of the month following 60 calendar days of employment.
• Up to $50,000 life insurance policy.
• 401(k) with company match for qualifying staff.
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short-term disability, accident/incident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Up to 376 hours of paid time off in the first year, including 13 paid holidays, up to 40 hours of personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours of bereavement leave, 12 vacation days after a six-month probation period, and 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Paid advanced training and certification opportunities.
• Leadership and advancement opportunities.
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Additional opportunities for compensation above starting salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED