Senior Maintenance Technician
Aspire Chicago · Waukegan, IL · 5 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
The Senior Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in supporting a mission-driven organization by ensuring that facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position performs routine building maintenance and preventive maintenance activities in a timely, orderly, accurate, and professional manner, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for staff, clients, and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Complete Facility Tree work orders including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, painting, and appliances.
- Electrical: perform routine electrical repairs such as wiring, fuses, fixtures, sockets, and repair/install/service HVAC systems.
- Plumbing: perform routine plumbing repairs such as replacing/repairing/servicing water heaters, clearing drain lines, and replacing broken pipes, worn-out washers, gaskets, faucets, and floats.
- Carpentry: perform routine carpentry repairs such as kitchen cabinets, window screens/glass, door locks, plaster/drywall, trim, and flooring.
- Mechanical: perform routine mechanical repairs such as diagnosing/repairing major appliances, HVAC, and other power tools.
- Perform other unskilled tasks such as interior and exterior painting, floor tile installation and repair, interior cleaning, tree/shrub trimming, and debris removal.
- Inventory: identify, catalog, and procure necessary materials used in maintenance operations.
- Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs of exterior and interior systems of Aspire buildings and residences.
- Respond to after-hours emergency work orders in Aspire buildings and residences.
- Assist in snow/ice removal (where applicable).
- Conduct basic troubleshooting and routine preventative maintenance.
- Recognize when specialized knowledge is necessary and source appropriate resources.
- Assist other departments with moving furniture, including unloading and storing supplies.
- Attend all mandatory employee staff meetings and company safety meetings/webinars.
- Understand and follow all safety protocols.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record (MVR is reviewed).
Skills
- Technical training or extensive hands-on experience required.
- Ability to carry out other tasks, perform physical labor, operate tools and machinery, and lift at least 80 lbs.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) proficiency.
- Preferred: Forklift Certification, HVAC Certification, appliance repair experience.
Pay
$26.00–$26.44 hourly.