Sr Maintenance Associate

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

About The Position

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, and may travel across sites as needed. The associate continuously develops skills to support high-quality, efficient facility operations. The position performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on building systems, equipment, and fixtures, including lighting, plumbing, and basic carpentry. It oversees cleaning projects and daily cleaning duties, maintains building interiors, exteriors, and grounds, monitors building-related mechanical systems, and collaborates with property staff, employees, vendors, and contractors. Major repair needs are reported to the supervisor. The role may require occasional travel to other locations and availability during evenings and weekends. Duties may be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. The employee must comply with background-check and DMV-check requirements and have a driver's license and automobile insurance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of relevant experience.
Prior experience with electrical work, plumbing, general building maintenance, painting, and HVAC.
Driver's license.
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 up to 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 Certification, CAMT, BOC, OSHA Safety Certification, or FMP.

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 standards.
Oversee major cleaning projects, including interior and exterior painting, floor stripping and waxing, and rug and carpet cleaning.
Maintain assigned buildings' interiors and exteriors and ensure they are consistently clean and safe.
Oversee daily cleaning, 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 and respond to emergencies.
Attend developmental trainings as requested.
Communicate and collaborate with onsite property management and property staff to ensure facility maintenance needs are met.
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.
Work collaboratively with other employees.
Engage in ongoing learning, training, and skill development; seek and apply feedback to improve performance and contribute to team and organizational success.
Travel to other locations occasionally for support and be available evenings and weekends as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.