Apartment Maintenance

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a part-time Apartment Maintenance. Responsible for maintaining all facets of physical plant and grounds in accordance with health and safety requirements at designated facilities. Scheduled workday is Mondays from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The scheduled workday can be changed if all parties agree. Hours may vary depending on current projects, emergencies, etc.

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $20/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Perform routine maintenance, janitorial duties, and repair of buildings and grounds. 
• Report needs for major repairs. 
• Follow standards regarding safety, licensing, regulatory and agency requirements. 
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in resident apartment or room turnover preparations. 
• Perform on-call service, as scheduled, and respond promptly to emergencies. 
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner Document work orders and complete other reporting functions in compliance with LSSI and/or funding source requirements. 

Position Qualifications:

• Does not require HS Diploma or GED if previous Maintenance Experience.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Must have 3 to 5 years progressive experience dealing with environmental factors, hazards such as bed bugs, pests or rodents.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years maintenance experience preferred.
• HUD, OSHA, REAC, and ECT or related training preferred.
• Access to an insured vehicle with REQUIRED and valid IL statutory minimum insurance coverage.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.