Facilities Maintenance Worker
Facilities Maintenance Worker
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USD 26 - 28
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Job Description
Join the Forest Preserve District of DuPage Countys Roads Crew as a Facilities Maintenance Worker and help care for the roads trails and infrastructure that support over 26000 acres of protected land.
Work with a supportive team where every day you assist with a wide range of maintenance tasks including painting carpentry masonry minor plumbing electrical repairs and more ensuring that preserves and facilities remain beautiful and accessible to the public.
What Youll Do
Maintain repair and paint buildings signs gates and park amenities.
Assist tradespeople with carpentry masonry plumbing HVAC electrical and excavation projects.
Perform preventative maintenance and inspections of facilities and assets.
Load/unload materials set up worksites and maintain shop organization.
Remove snow and ice from preserve facilities during winter operations.
Conduct safe transportation of equipment and materials to job sites.
Provide guidance to crew members when needed and work independently on assignments.
What Youll Need
- 18 years or older at the time of hire.
2 years of field experience in general construction trades as a laborer or as a maintenance worker; or equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Valid drivers license and ability to obtain a Class C license and OSHA 10 certification within 6 months.
Ability to pass respirator confined space and other applicable safety training.
- Knowledge of methods practices processes and materials used in facilities management and maintenance activities.
Solid knowledge of tools equipment and materials used in building maintenance and repair.
- Understanding of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions and the capability to report hazards.
Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
- Skills in performing manual labor related to maintenance and trade activities.
Strong teamwork communication and problem-solving skills.
- An understanding and use of personal protection equipment.
Schedule Pay & Benefits
Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
- Starting Pay: $26.53 - $28.31/hour.
Infrequent overtime opportunities during winter snow/ice operations or emergency call-outs.
- We offer an outstanding and affordable benefit package including medical pension program and more. To find out more visit our website.
- Tool and safety equipment provided.
Work Setting
Based out of the Districts Facilities Maintenance office in West Chicago IL.
Field-based work across various forest preserve sites throughout DuPage County.
Apply Today
Follow the link to apply directly and be considered for the position.
Additional information about the position and job duties can be found in the attached job description or on our website.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect integrity teamwork and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Employment Type
Full-Time
