Apartment Maintenance

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a part-time Apartment Maintenance position. This role involves maintaining all aspects of physical plant and grounds in compliance with health and safety requirements at designated facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, janitorial duties, and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Report needs for major repairs.
• Follow standards regarding safety, licensing, regulatory and agency requirements.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance program.
• Absorb and assist in resident apartment or room turnover preparations.
• Perform on-call service, as scheduled, and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity.
• Document work orders and complete other reporting functions in compliance with LSSI and/or funding source requirements.

Requirements

• Does not require HS Diploma or GED if previous Maintenance Experience.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Must have 3 to 5 years progressive experience dealing with environmental factors, hazards such as bed bugs, pests or rodents.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years maintenance experience preferred.
• HUD, OSHA, REAC, and ECT or related training preferred.
• Access to an insured vehicle with REQUIRED and valid IL statutory minimum insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years maintenance experience preferred.
• HUD, OSHA, REAC, and ECT or related training preferred.
• Background check clearance required.

Skills

• Clear communication skills (verbal and written).
• Organizational and computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Experience with preventive maintenance.
• Ability to handle hazardous situations (bed bugs, pests, rodents).
• Knowledge of safety, licensing, regulatory, and agency requirements.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays through Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure ($20 hourly).
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees including healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.

Pay

$20/hourly.

Schedule

Scheduled workday is Mondays from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The scheduled workday can be changed if all parties agree. Hours may vary depending on current projects, emergencies, etc.