Plant Operations and Facilities Technician
About the role
Extended Care, LLC is looking for a dependable, hands-on Plant & Facilities Technician to help keep our buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, functional, and well maintained. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, staying active, and taking pride in a job well done, this position may be a great fit. You’ll handle a variety of maintenance and facility needs throughout the year—from everyday repairs and preventive maintenance to landscaping, snow removal, and special projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance throughout the Support Office located in Evanston, IL.
- Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, doors, fixtures, appliances, and building systems.
- Complete daily interior and exterior facility rounds and identify maintenance needs.
- Maintain offices, restrooms, common areas, mechanical spaces, and exterior areas in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
- Assist with office moves, furniture assembly, equipment installation, and facility projects.
- Perform seasonal landscaping and grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, mulching, and cleanup.
- Perform snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, and other designated areas.
- Safely operate and maintain snow removal, landscaping, and maintenance equipment.
- Monitor weather conditions and respond to significant snow and ice events, including occasional early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday work.
- Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and maintenance records.
- Coordinate with contractors and service providers when specialized work is required.
- Respond to urgent facility issues and help minimize interruptions to daily operations.
- Travel to other company locations approximately 20% of the time for inspections, maintenance, repairs, and other facility needs.
- Perform other duties and projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, property maintenance, landscaping, construction, or a related field preferred.
- General knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
- Comfortable using hand tools and power tools.
- Ability to safely operate maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Dependable, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a safe and professional environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel between company locations as needed.
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently.
- Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, push, and pull.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Safely climb ladders and use hand and power tools.
- Operate maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal equipment.
- Work outdoors for extended periods in hot, cold, wet, and snowy conditions.
- Respond to seasonal weather events and occasional after-hours facility needs.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid sick, vacation and company holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Daily Pay.
- Employee discount program.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Pay
$21.00–$24.00 per hour
Schedule
Full-Time
Why Join Extended Care LLC?
You’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact every day. Your work will help keep our facilities safe, comfortable, functional, and looking their best. We’re looking for someone who is reliable, takes initiative, and doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves to get the job done. If you’re a skilled, dependable maintenance professional looking for a position with variety and responsibility, we encourage you to apply!