Maintenance Technician
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
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.
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.
- 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.
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