What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mech III position at CJE SeniorLife?
Who We Are
Agency overview
CJE SeniorLife is a leading provider of services for older adults, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. Guided by our mission to support older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Role Overview
As a Maintenance Mechanic III, you’re the go-to problem solver who keeps everything running. From HVAC to plumbing to electrical systems, you jump in, fix issues fast, and keep the building operating like a well-oiled machine.
This is an on-site role.
What You’ll Do
Essential responsibilities
$28.96 per hour.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, rotating weekends.
Union status
Membership in Service Employees International Union Local 73 is a condition of employment.
Who You Are
Education
Impact
What you do matters every day. Your work keeps residents comfortable, staff supported, and the entire community safe, making a real difference in how people live, work, and feel in the space.
Benefits For Full-time Roles
CJE SeniorLife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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Agency overview
CJE SeniorLife is a leading provider of services for older adults, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. Guided by our mission to support older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Role Overview
As a Maintenance Mechanic III, you’re the go-to problem solver who keeps everything running. From HVAC to plumbing to electrical systems, you jump in, fix issues fast, and keep the building operating like a well-oiled machine.
This is an on-site role.
What You’ll Do
Essential responsibilities
- Following prescribed procedures and services, operates and/or maintains the facility’s heating, cooling, electric, plumbing, and other mechanical equipment.
- Makes routine repairs to building, mechanical equipment, and grounds.
- Comprehends various manuals, blueprints, and building plans.
- Ensures work orders are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
- Performs preventative maintenance throughout the building.
- Makes changes to the building controls system for HVAC equipment.
- Completes necessary paperwork and daily log when completing tasks.
- Keeps all landscaped and parking lot areas clean, safe, and maintained in accordance with designed standards.
- Complies with and understands all OSHA, IDPH, and regulatory body standards.
- Uses necessary safety precautions for oxygen usage, lock out tag out of equipment, use of fire prevention equipment, and other safety precautions as needed.
- Contacts outside vendors for equipment repair when needed and assists with the repairs.
- Ensures safety of residents, staff, and visitors by complying with safety and security procedures.
- Performs plumbing repairs (such as toilets, sinks, urinals, and garbage disposals).
- Uses hand tools and other tools required for the job.
- Performs electrical repairs (such as replacing outlets, light switches, ballasts, and small motors).
- Assembles equipment.
- Repairs door locks, hinges, and other door hardware.
- Ensures that the building meets regulation standards through knowledge of building codes, IDPH requirements, OSHA regulations, and local fire department requirements.
$28.96 per hour.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, rotating weekends.
Union status
Membership in Service Employees International Union Local 73 is a condition of employment.
Who You Are
Education
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel) are required.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of related maintenance experience including the operation and maintenance of HVAC and boiler machinery and equipment is required.
- Working knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and electric repairs is required.
- Previous experience working in a healthcare environment is preferred.
- Weekend availability required.
- Carpentry skills required.
- Experience with mechanical breakdowns is required.
- Experience performing plumbing repairs required.
- Experience using a variety of hand tools required.
- Experience performing electrical repairs required.
- Experience repairing door locks, hinges, and other door hardware required.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Impact
What you do matters every day. Your work keeps residents comfortable, staff supported, and the entire community safe, making a real difference in how people live, work, and feel in the space.
Benefits For Full-time Roles
- Vacation and sick time off
- BCBSIL medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee life insurance
- Spousal and dependent life insurance
- Long term and short term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement for nurses, nurse assistants, and CNAs
- Competitive pay with shift differentials
- Retirement plan
- Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development
- Employee purchase discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Health club discounts
CJE SeniorLife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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