Building Maintenance/Laborer - Chicago, IL
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, which houses 125 small business tenants in its 410,000 square foot facility. ICNC also co-owns and operates The Hatchery, a 67,000 square foot food and beverage incubator located in East Garfield Park.
Position Activities & 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.
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
Please email letter of interest and current resume to:
Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC)
Building Maintenance/Laborer Search Committee
[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 ICNC’s website at: www.industrialcouncil.com.
ICNC is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke-free, drug-free work place.
Position Activities & 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.
Activities include:
- Assist skilled maintenance with general and semi-skilled projects
- Perform advanced carpentry (repairing drywall, door replacements, laying flooring, etc.)
- Painting
- Ability to lead projects and report activities to Property Manager
- 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
- Periodically clean exterior windows
- Gather and dispose of trash daily
- 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 respond to emergency calls for custodial and minor maintenance assistance
- Request supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
- 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
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Comfortable with email, text messaging and hand held radio
- Must have reliable transportation to commute between incubator locations, when needed
- Work order software experience is a plus
- Basic knowledge of electrical, boiler and plumbing systems
- 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
Please email letter of interest and current resume to:
Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC)
Building Maintenance/Laborer Search Committee
[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 ICNC’s website at: www.industrialcouncil.com.
ICNC is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke-free, drug-free work place.