Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician 

Department: Administrative

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly, Non- Exempt

Job Location: Chicago, IL (Humboldt Park Area) 

Salary Range: $20

Rincon - Building Spaces, Restoring Communities- Who we are:

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families. 

Position Description – What the Role Entails:

Under the direct supervision of Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Specialist carries responsibility for facility cleanliness, repairs and/or replaces non-functioning items as needed or requested by staff. Reorganizes space and furnishings as required. On call availability and other duties as needed.

Company Culture - Do Our Values Speak to You?

At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value: 

• Dedication- Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care. 
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

Areas of Accountability - What you will be doing:

• Sweeping and mopping of floors twice daily and as needed.
• Clean windows.
• Vacuum all carpets. Inspect, clean and supply restrooms.
• Daily – Clean kitchen, re-supply water and cups.
• Ensure garbage disposal from offices.
• Dusting of offices and computers.
• Continuous inspection for lights, safety problems, items needing fixing or replacing.
• (Quarterly) Shampoo carpets and wax & buff floors.
• Moving furnishings and reorganizing as needed.
• Interior construction as needed.
• Preparing construction sites, materials, and tools.
• Removing debris, garbage, and materials from site.
• Painting
• Drywall repairs
• Installation of lighting in residential and commercial areas.
• Repair of windows and screens.
• Other duties, as needed

Rincon Rewards & Benefits- How we value you:

• Health insurance 
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO (Paid time off)- Accrue up to 21 days in Year 1, some PTO carryover allowable. 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Professional Development Opportunities 
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Certain employees may qualify for City of Chicago commuter transit benefits

Rincon’s Work Environment – What to expect:

1. The Maintenance Specialist must be able to successfully perform essential functions of this job including frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs, occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are responsible for informing supervisor of any invisible disability or medical restriction that limit physical capability.
2. The Maintenance Specialist work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Requires working under stressful conditions or working under irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a clinical environment. There may be occasions that call for an employee to carry out duties at other agency offices.

Performance Indicators: Maintenance Report

Weekly: Complete Weekly Report and Make Recommendations for improvements to Site Manager

Monthly: Review trends from Maintenance Reports and consult with Site Manager and Health & Safety Committee

Yearly: Review and report to Health & Safety and CQI on Maintenance Report and areas on Accessibility Plan

Performance indicators: Incident Reporting

Weekly: Review Incident Reports that relate to Maintenance Department and Report to Site Manager

Monthly: Review and Report on Trends on Incident Reports to Site Manager and Health and Safety

Yearly: Assist in Developing Reports for Health & Safety Annual Reports

Schedule:

• Full-Time Maintenance
• Schedule: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday–Friday, some Saturdays 7am to 11am.
• Will occasionally travel to different offices

Language:

1. Fluent in Spanish, bicultural applicants strongly preferred. 

The Knowledge and Expertise that Matters Most - What you bring to the Role:

• Fluent in Spanish, bicultural applicants strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
• Desire to learn new skills.
• Knowledge of surrounding community.
• Ability to follow instructions and seek supervision as necessary.
• Ability to write detail reports and gather relevant information to support reports.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical strength.
• Knowledge of cleaning machines and supplies.
• “Handyman” capabilities.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and Infection Control.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
• Desire to learn new skills.

Position Qualifications – What is required to Perform the Role:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience with facility repairs and cleaning.
• Valid Driver license 
• Must pass background check