Maintenance

Job Title

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or the Assistant Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of semi-skilled work below the journeyman level in the mechanical trades, and may have journeyman skills in one or more areas of the building trades. The Maintenance Worker will :

• Performs a variety of tasks of a semi-skilled nature requiring the manual use of tools and some mechanical aptitude
• Maintains and makes operating repairs to electrical equipment and appliances on burners, gas stoves, refrigerators, boilers, furnaces, dishwashers, disposals, etc.
• Perform carpentry, masonry, and plumbing tasks below the journeyman level
• Repairs and lubricates laundry machinery
• Makes periodic rounds of buildings and grounds for protection against fire, theft, and other losses
• Will be on weekend / after hours coverage as needed and / or as assigned
• Perform weekly generator tests by testing generator under "Load" and record in log book
• Check sewer every Monday and Wednesday; clean sewer every Friday or when assigned
• Must do a hot water temperature and softness check on a weekly basis and record readings in log book
• Must take temperature reading of all homes weekly and record in log book
• Perform painting duties as assigned by the supervisor

In compliance with Milestone, Inc.'s philosophy and policies regarding Human Rights, immediately intervenes in behalf of the individual(s) served and reports to the appropriate agency (OIG, DCFS, IDPH) and / or supervisor

Qualifications : High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of 18 years old. Two years' experience in a variety of semi-skilled tasks. May have some journeyman skills. Able to work independently after receiving oral / written directions. Must have a valid driver's license / good driving record when specified. No weight restrictions.