Facilities Technician

Nexus-Indian Oaks is looking to add an outstanding Facilities Technician to our team. Come join an organization with a real purpose!

Nexus-Indian Oaks is located 50 miles south of Chicago in the small, rural community of Manteno, Illinois.  We offer a unique homelike setting, where boys and girls ages 12 to 21 live, eat, exercise, and go to school on campus.  Helping youth face difficult challenges isn’t easy — but for most of us, it’s the most satisfying work we’ve ever done.

If you have a passion for changing lives and inspiring hope, please apply!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain physical plant and grounds

• Inspect building structure for safety problems and notify supervisor of results of inspections.
• Mow lawns, cut shrubbery, rake leaves, shovel snow, and perform landscaping duties.
• Complete work orders and related reports and submit to supervisor.
• If necessary, secure the building and storage areas at the end of each working day.

Maintain furniture and equipment

• Move furniture and furnishing and notify supervisor regarding needed repairs and/or other facility problems.
• Perform furniture repair and refinishing when appropriate.
• Maintain on-site storage areas.
• Maintain facility vehicles.

Assist in construction and/or repair projects for the physical plant

• Under supervision, assist in projects that may involve painting, carpet, or linoleum installation.
• Assist in repairing heating system, broken faucets/sinks, heating and water chiller, and AC systems as assigned.
• Identify problems in the emergency power and generator systems and in the fire alarm systems through routine
  inspection, report findings to supervisor.
• Troubleshoot equipment to assess problem and recommend plan of action.
  

Safety, Compliance & Policy & Procedure

• Remains current on all fire, safety and maintenance codes for the facility; adheres to department procedures and
  policies; remains current on all required training and certifications.
• Exhibits a spirit of cooperation among coworkers and complies with all home office and agency policies and
  procedures: displays ethical conduct, professionalism and maintains healthy boundaries at all times.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required
• 2 years related work experience in building maintenance, construction or an additional trade required
• Must possess proven skills in at least 2 of the following areas: plumbing, woodworking, general electrical, vehicle
  maintenance or landscaping
• Must have the ability to meet Life Safety codes
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements

Nice to Have:

• 3 years’ experience with building maintenance, construction or additional trade

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted and up to 125 pounds with assistance
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours)
• Must be able to climb ladders, work at tall heights and crawl in tight spaces
• Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily maintenance activities as
  required above

Work Environment:

• Must be able to spend time operating and driving a vehicle
• Excellent sensory skills are important (sight, hearing and speech) as well as the ability to communicate effectively
• This role routinely uses a vehicle, standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones

Schedule and Pay:

• Full-time, on-site opportunity
• Pay Rate:  $20.77 per hour

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!  When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!LI-Onsite

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