Part Time Maintenance Worker

*Part Time* Position Summary: Under general supervision, perform basic maintenance and custodial tasks for our Pathways shelter at 1922 S.
Avers Ave.
General Purpose: Maintain building, and operating systems and keep vehicles in working order; perform custodial duties, keeping building and grounds neat and clean.
Role Qualifications: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience, and be able to explain and demonstrate that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Position Responsibilities: Cleaning and Sanitation Maintains the facility in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.
Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms and kitchens.
Cleans offices, hallways, meeting rooms, etc.
Follows effective pest control practices.
Removes trash.
Replenish bathroom supplies.
Regular floor cleaning, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, stripping, and waxing.
Occasional window and wall cleaning.
Cleans and organizes storage areas, maintenance closets, or systems rooms (furnace or phone rooms, etc.
) General Maintenance and Repairs Paints, and performs minor carpentry.
Installs lighting regularly.
this may include: carpentry, electrical and plumbing work.
Minor upkeep to vehicles.
This may include monitoring oil levels, and changing belts.
General outdoor work as required, such as shoveling snow, mowing, minor gardening, and litter removal (except when there is a service contract).
Minor equipment maintenance and repair.
Minor roof maintenance, including cleaning drains of built-up debris Systems Upkeep Establishes and implements maintenance schedules for major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Creates preventative maintenance schedules.
Notify management concerning the need for major repairs or additions to buildings, operating systems, or vehicles.
Processes all repairs for systems.
Makes recommendations that could result in operating cost reduction, more efficiency, and better use of resources and supplies.
Liaison between Maintenance Supervisor and building inspectors, and vendors.
Keeping vents clean of dust and debris Periodic check of fire alarm batteries Other At regular intervals, inspect the entire premises for major mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems including sump pump.
Periodic check of boilers for correct temperatures.
Wash and clean chutes leading to the compactor, including cleaning of the exterior body of the unit, and unit buttons.
Occasionally drive the 15-passenger van to pick up supplies, make a delivery, or for routine vehicle maintenance.
Monitor use of Daily Vehicle Daily Use Log, recording findings in monthly vehicle check log.
Adheres to established agency policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices.
Grease trap maintenance, twice a year in conjunction with contract maintenance schedule Responsible for planning and completing their own work within scheduled deadlines.
Participates in staff development training and workshops, staff meetings, program events, and celebrations on/off site, as required.
On call in case of emergencies.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Essential skills and experience: Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Capable of performing necessary physical duties, including the movement of heavy objects.
Able to use hand and power tools comfortably.
Clear DCFS background check and health clearance.
Familiarity with compliance audit preparation Maintain clean driving record; show evidence of insurability.
Minimum G.
E.
D.
or high school diploma.
Excellent attendance; reliable and dependable.
Superior inter-personal skills; must be comfortable working with an extremely diverse population and staff.
Available to work occasional overtime.
Nonessential skills and experience: Spanish language skills helpful.
Able to read blueprints/profiles.
First Aid/CPR certification.
If you feel that you would be right for this position, are passionate about our mission, and think you have what it takes to succeed in this role even if you don't check all the boxes, please apply.
We'd appreciate the opportunity to consider your application which has a salary range of $18-19 an hour, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.
We look forward to meeting you! The Night Ministry is committed to racial equity in its services, its organizational structure, and its policies and procedures.
Given that the majority of those whom The Night Ministry serves and the majority of our staff are people of color, we must center racial equity in our day-to-day operations as well as in our strategic planning and take deliberate and thoughtful action to become an anti-racist organization.
Through this work, we will identify and dismantle institutional racism that exists within our organization.
We will empower staff, clients, and partners with the tools and support to disrupt white supremacy within the confines of the agency and within the spheres in which we operate.
We commit to the ongoing, collective assessment of where we are as an organization and where we want to be while formulating and taking the necessary steps to get there.
We call upon all members of our community, from staff, volunteers, and supporters to our clients, to engage with us on our commitment to anti-racism.