Maintenance Technician

Pekin Insurance Careers•Pekin, IL

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician independently identifies and resolves facility-related issues through skilled work in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC systems. The role helps ensure that building interiors, grounds, and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained, including through lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal. The technician also supports office relocations and desk setups, works with vendors and contractors to ensure quality and timely work, conducts maintenance and safety inspections, and provides recommendations for facility improvements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Typically 0–2 years of related experience.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry practices.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work as a team member and follow directions.
Ability to maintain and care for hand and power tools.
Basic ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others.
Basic skill in using standard tools and equipment of the profession.
Ability to determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what maintenance is needed.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve building and equipment problems using carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC skills.
Review contractors and vendors involved in facility operations and provide input on facility improvements.
Perform immediate cleaning as needed to keep buildings, grounds, and facilities clean, safe, and well maintained.
Perform lawn maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal.
Gather information and provide recommendations on facility improvements or modifications to the direct supervisor.
Perform office relocation duties, including desk setups.
Assist vendors and contractors and ensure their work is performed correctly, meets quality expectations, and is completed on time.
Conduct corrective action and preventive maintenance.
Understand the proper use, disposal, and hazards of chemical materials, including paints, wood primers, roof coatings, and caustic acids.
Complete building audits and safety inspections, perform necessary corrective actions, or report issues to appropriate personnel.
Complete maintenance work orders and follow up with requestors.
Perform other duties as assigned.