Sr Maintenance Associate

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago•Round Lake, IL

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to improve lives, nourish spirits, strengthen and empower people, families, and communities, and serve through the eyes of faith. The Senior Maintenance Associate ensures the cleanliness, safety, and maintenance of assigned buildings. The role performs daily and seasonal upkeep; coordinates and supervises vendors; responds to work orders and emergencies; prepares spaces and units for use; travels across sites as needed; and develops skills to support high-quality, efficient facility operations. The position may require occasional travel to other locations and availability in the evenings and on weekends. The associate performs routine maintenance and minor repairs, inspects facilities, monitors building-related mechanical systems, and oversees cleaning projects and daily cleaning duties. The role also coordinates with vendors and contractors, collaborates with onsite property management and staff, and reports major repair needs to a supervisor. Essential functions include other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
1–3 years of relevant experience.
Prior experience with electrical work, plumbing, general building maintenance, painting, and HVAC.
Driver's license and automobile insurance.
Comply with applicable background-check and DMV-check requirements.
Ability to kneel and move between sitting, bending, kneeling, and standing multiple times a day.
Ability to climb up and down as many as three flights of stairs at a time.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach in all directions and climb a ladder when needed.
Ability to perform duties outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree (AA).
3–5 years of relevant experience.
CMRT, HVAC, CAMT, BOC, OSHA Safety, or FMP certification.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on building systems, equipment, and fixtures, including lighting, plumbing, and basic carpentry.
Inspect facilities regularly to identify and address safety hazards, maintenance needs, and cleanliness issues.
Oversee major cleaning projects, including interior and exterior painting, floor stripping and waxing, and rug and carpet cleaning.
Maintain the interior and exterior of assigned buildings and ensure they are consistently clean and safe.
Oversee daily cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning walls, windows and restrooms, and emptying and cleaning trash containers as needed.
Monitor building-related mechanical systems.
Handle work orders in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
Communicate and collaborate with onsite property management and property staff to meet facility maintenance needs.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed and report major repair needs to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Maintain exterior grounds, remove trash, and perform basic janitorial duties.
Travel to other locations occasionally to provide support as needed.
Attend developmental trainings as requested and engage in ongoing learning, training, and skill development; seek and apply feedback to improve performance.
Work collaboratively with other employees.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.