The Job Leader/ Building & Maintenance Assistant works under the supervision of the Maintenance Manger to complete routine maintenance, assist with construction/remodeling projects, repair equipment, maintain the grounds, and perform routine inspections at all agency properties. This position will also assist on the Manufacturing Plant production floor to complete jobs related to Plant contracts and/or to assist the people who attend.
AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHY
The employee will support the agency’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. In addition, the employee will:
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect
- Honor and support rights and confidentiality
- Promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping
SCHEDULE
- This is a permanent, 40-hour per week position.
- The employee will work on Monday - Friday from 7 am - 3:30 pm with most major holidays off
REQUIREMENTS
- Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive in the daytime or at night and have a driving record that meets the agency’s insurability requirements (see duties for driving-related needs)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Provide proof of a high school diploma (via transcripts) or GED
- Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46) and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check
- Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
- Successfully complete Direct Support Person training in accordance with IDHS requirements
- Must be able to perform work on-site. No remote work option is available.
- Prior experience working in the building and maintenance field
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Building and Maintenance
- Understand and be able to properly start, operate, and shut-down the agency’s fire suppression system
- Recognize and operate basic electrical components including, but not limited to, different 10-amp and 20-amp receptacles, GFI outlets, single-pole and three-way switches, and breaker box components
- Understand and demonstrate proper electrical panel shut-down, including lock-out/ tag-out procedures
- Recognize and perform basic plumbing repairs and installations including, but not limited to, sinks, drains, p-traps and s-traps, vacuum breakers and compression fittings on commercial toilets, dishwashers, and garbage disposals
- Assist with household appliance repairs
- Paint and patch drywall
- Use power tools, including saws and drills, to complete construction and repair work
- Maintain a professional working relationship with inspectors/surveyors, outside vendors and contractors
Driving, Transportation, and Grounds
- Obtain and maintain proper certification to safely operate a fork truck to move materials around the agency’s warehouse, Plant floor, and grounds
- Transport supplies and people to/from sites using agency vehicles that may include a 14-passenger minibus, box truck, or pick-up truck
- Operate a riding lawn mower, snowblower, hand truck, and Kubota
- Manually remove snow, leaves, building materials, and other debris from agency sites
- Complete basic vehicle maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, airing tires, changing wiper blades, changing batteries, or replacing lights.
- Complete vehicle safety checks, as assigned
Production
- Enforce all safety rules and regulations
- Safely operate agency-owned equipment including, but not limited to, presses, bailers, and power tools
- Assist in organizing, moving, and maintaining warehouse inventory
- Assure that the workplace is clean, neat, and free of potential safety hazards
- Communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and other team members about location, program, and person-specific needs
- Assist and supervise persons served to safely complete their job assignments
- Other duties as needed
WAGES
- This position starts at $20/hour.
- When the initial DSP training is completed, the employee will earn $21/hour.
PAY SCHEDULE
- Every two weeks with direct deposit available upon request
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Offered: Health Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account option
- Profit-Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403 (b) Investment Plan option
QUESTIONS
Text: (501) 203-9636
Call: (217) 460-9110