Building Maintenance/Laborer
ICNC works to strengthen the companies in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor on Chicago's Nearwest Side Community. Please see www.industrialcouncil.com for information on ICNC's mission and activities. In addition to representing and providing assistance to hundreds of companies in its community, ICNC owns and operates the Make City incubator (located at 320 N. Damen, Chicago, IL), which houses 100 small business tenants in its 416,000 square foot facility. ICNC will soon be managing a new incubator, called The Hatchery Chicago, located in East Garfield Park (135 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL). The building maintenance/laborer will be working at both locations.
Position Activities and Responsibilities:
The Building Maintenance/Laborer will provide various building maintenance services as needed and/or assigned and assist skilled laborers in completing tasks in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment. This position reports to the Property Manager. Primary responsibilities include:
Activities include:
Qualifications:
Working Conditions:
Usually work indoors, but may on occasion work outdoors on projects. Will be working outdoors in winter to clean grounds. May work in industrial setting or with motorized equipment. Are often exposed to machine sounds and noises that are distracting. Work with contaminants often such as oils, solvents, and paints. Are sometimes in high places such as roofs or on ladders. Safety is a top priority.
Benefits of the Position:
How to Apply:
Email a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. The subject line must include the recruiting code BML.
No phone calls will be taken regarding this job announcement. For further information about the organization, please visit our website.
ICNC is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke-free, drug-free work place.
The Building Maintenance/Laborer will provide various building maintenance services as needed and/or assigned and assist skilled laborers in completing tasks in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment. This position reports to the Property Manager. Primary responsibilities include:
Activities include:
- Perform carpentry (repairing drywall, door replacements, laying flooring, etc)
- Perform maintenance and light repairs
- Work closely with management, contractors and tenants to ensure projects are completed in a cost effective and safe manner
- Be on call during off hours and weekends, when needed
- Paint and remodel various tenant suites
- Perform outdoor grounds keeping activities such as picking up garbage, removing weeds, cleaning loading docks and compactor area and snow removal and salting
- Maintain building common areas by cleaning main entrances, hallways, elevator and dock doors
- Assist janitorial staff with cleaning duties, when needed
- Periodically clean exterior windows
- Prepare written activity logs or repair status logs to document activity
- Retain assigned tools and equipment needed to perform tasks
- Attend safety and building meetings
- Report and responding to emergency calls for custodial and minor maintenance assistance
- Offer suggestions for creating new ideas, systems or products
- Communicate with all team members in a respectful, timely and productive manner
- Perform related duties as required
Qualifications:
- Three years of previous general laborer and building maintenance experience is mandatory
- Reliable vehicle is a must
- Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Have the ability to operate equipment used in skilled trades, power and hand tools, etc.
- Must have basic hand tools
- Be able to perform physical activities such as lifting heavy items (up to 80 lbs.), bending, standing, climbing or walking and work safely in an environment containing cleaning materials, dust and noise
- Must have basic mathematical skills
- Have the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects
- Must pay attention to details and follow directions
- Maintain cooperative working relationships
- Have the ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Comfortable with email, text messaging and hand held radio
- Strong customer service and communication skills, problem solver and personable
- Must be punctual and a self-starter
Working Conditions:
Usually work indoors, but may on occasion work outdoors on projects. Will be working outdoors in winter to clean grounds. May work in industrial setting or with motorized equipment. Are often exposed to machine sounds and noises that are distracting. Work with contaminants often such as oils, solvents, and paints. Are sometimes in high places such as roofs or on ladders. Safety is a top priority.
Benefits of the Position:
- This is a full-time position
- Salary based upon experience
- Benefit incentives includes: one week paid vacation to start, eleven paid holidays, five personal days, group health insurance, simple IRA with company matching, short and long term disability and life insurance
- Bonuses based on department’s performance
- Training and career development opportunities available as annual budgets permit
How to Apply:
Email a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. The subject line must include the recruiting code BML.
No phone calls will be taken regarding this job announcement. For further information about the organization, please visit our website.
ICNC is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke-free, drug-free work place.