Maintenance Assistant (Part- Time)

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. 

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are now hiring for a part-time Maintenance Assistant to join our Learning & Wellness Center Team!

 SALARY:

• The average compensation range for this position is $17.00- $18.00 an hour.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Assists in the maintenance of property and facilities. 

• Carries out specific tasks regarding maintenance to buildings.

• Assists in preparation of site buildings for the changing uses in summer, fall, winter, and spring.

• Carries out specific duties related to the center, including housekeeping, and distribution of supplies, and other tasks.

• Reports all needs for maintenance repair to Site Supervisor.

• Assists with specific tasks such as cleaning the outside of the property and other light duties such as washing windows and doors, shoveling, and spreading salt during winter.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of experience required or HS/GED with demonstrated aptitude to develop basic maintenance skills

• Demonstrated aptitude to learn basic maintenance skills.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

• Ability to organize.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Some highlights include:

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

 MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.