Maintenance Associate

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives, nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.  

 

Maintenance Associate

Performs routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on building systems and facilities, while ensuring cleanliness, safety, and functionality through daily janitorial tasks, major cleaning projects, vendor coordination, and collaboration with property management.

 

Job Responsibilities

1. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on building systems, equipment, and fixtures, including lighting, plumbing, and basic carpentry. 

2. Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify and address safety hazards, maintenance needs, and cleanliness standards.        

3. Responsible for major cleaning projects such as: painting (interior and exterior), stripping and waxing floors, rug and carpet cleaning. Responsible for the interior and exterior maintenance as well as making sure assigned building(s) are consistently cleaned to provide a safe work environment. 

4. Performs daily cleaning duties, including but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning walls, windows, restrooms, emptying and cleaning trash containers, when needed.

5. Monitors building-related mechanical systems. Handles work orders in a timely, efficient, and safe manner. 

6. Attend developmental trainings as requested. 

7. Communicates with and collaborates with onsite property management and property staff to ensure all maintenance needs are met within assigned facility.           

8. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of common areas, restrooms, and exterior grounds, including trash removal and basic janitorial duties. 

9. Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed and report major repair needs to the supervisor in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day

X Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds

X Climb up and down up to 6 flights of stairs at a time

X Lift up to 50 pounds

X Additional Requirements: Job duties may need to be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions; Must be able to reach overhead and climb a ladder, when needed

 

Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to:

X Background check, including any program specific requirements

   Physical examination

   Drug Testing

   TB Testing

X Driver's License and reliable transportation

X Agency-specified automobile insurance

   Additional Requirements:

 

Immediate Supervisor: Custodian Maintenance Worker II

Directly Supervises: N/A

Indirectly Supervises: N/A

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant Education:

Preferred: Associates Degree

Minimum: High School / GED

Relevant Experience:

Preferred: 3-5 years of janitorial or facilit