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Maintenance Technician

Job in Swansea, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA
Listing for: Challenge Unlimited Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 22 USD Hourly USD 20.00 22.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Who We Are: At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community. Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes.

It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Maintenance Tech is responsible for providing maintenance services which further our mission to help people who have different abilities to receive work support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible. Operationally, this position is responsible for repairs and maintenance at local Company locations. Assesses and addresses repair and maintenance needs such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, electric and machine repairs.

Purchases and stores supplies and equipment, processes receipts, and works with contractors/vendors as needed to complete maintenance needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Pay Rate: $20-$22 per hour
  • Shift: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Location: St. Clair County, Illinois
  • Maintenance Planning: Make assessments regarding reported repair work and installations needed, the time and materials needed for the job and purchase those materials from local suppliers. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to prepare to perform required maintenance and service. Communicate with the Director about any work that requires outside expert assistance.
  • General Maintenance: Support the Company’s mission by providing maintenance services needed for business operations. Perform painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, machine repairs; plus, to the extent of skills (kitchen and/or bathroom remodels) or training: HVAC. Electrical maintenance includes but is not limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g., wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.)

    and using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools. Plumbing maintenance includes but is not limited to replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching, and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc. Power washing, painting, carpentry, and masonry work includes but is not limited to preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.

    Reconfigures, installs, positions, and moves furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc. to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies, and hand trucks.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Inspect assigned buildings, sites, and structures to detect needed repairs and preventative maintenance needs, making notes and recommendations. Discuss recommendations with Director. Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
  • Safety: Perform monthly safety checks on each home and training center. Includes recording various checks, signing of fire extinguishers, water temperatures, door operation, etc.
  • Reporting and Recordkeeping: Complete any maintenance paperwork and mileage logs, turn in any/all receipts for materials.
  • Customer Relations: Respond to emergency calls for assistance from a variety of sites within 20 minutes of being called during weekend on-call rotation (via a return phone call in most instances or returning on-site in some instances for repairs/installation). Notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocols. Maintain good rapport with internal customers, vendors, and external customers. Help build an effective Company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives
  • Position Qualifications
    • Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
    • Experience:
      • 5 + years experience in building maintenance, advanced knowledge of carpentry / construction, painting, electrical work, plumbing, and mechanical repair.
      • Experience in HVAC is helpful but not required.
    • Computer

      Skills:

      Basic MS Outlook and Office and Ability to enter information into the Company electronic records system.
    • Background Checks:
      • Must pass criminal background check.
      • Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
      • Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
      • Must pass driving history check and Company policy criteria, maintain valid driver’s license, and be 21 or older to drive.
    Physical Demands
  • Sitting: Occasionally sitting when driving between sites.
  • Standing: Frequently standing,…
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