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Maintenance Technician (Hospital)

Lake Behavioral Hospital
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm with weekends as needed (flexible schedule)

Painting Experience Preferred

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

The Hospital Maintenance Technician performs a variety of tasks, including painting, plumbing, electrical, and inspections of physical plant equipment, preventive maintenance and various janitorial duties with minimal supervision. This position is also responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of the facility by performing minor painting and touch-up work throughout the hospital as needed.

Your Experience Matters What We’re Looking For

  • Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred; two years of technical or trade school preferred.
  • Experience: Must have experience in operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment ensuring proper safety precautions. Must experience in the area of building maintenance and basic mechanical engineering. Experience with minor painting, touch-up work, and general facility upkeep is preferred.
  • Licensure: Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Additional Requirements: Must have complete knowledge of physical plant within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Performs tasks such as minor painting and touch-up work throughout the facility, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, and testing and inspections of the hospital.
  • Performs minor painting, patching, and touch-up work on walls, doors, trim, common areas, patient care areas, and other facility spaces as needed to maintain a clean, well-maintained appearance.
  • Clean and change air filters, kitchen grease traps and stove hood filters.
  • Dispose of infectious/contaminated waste from the hospital.
  • Maintain hospital grounds in a neat and attractive appearance.
  • Maintain all light fixtures in good working condition and change light bulbs as needed.
  • Perform preventive maintenance electrical test as well as the removal, installation, and repair of all mechanical/electrical equipment.
  • Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations, and safety/risk management plans policies and procedures.

Your Care Matters What We Provide For Our Team

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401 K company matching
  • Cafeteria on site discounted meals
  • Employee engagement events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee recognition program
  • Free parking

What Sets Us Apart

  • Career & training development opportunities
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment
  • Engaged management team dedicated to your success
  • A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Compensation

This is a full time role and the expected compensation is $20.00 to $25.00 hourly. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Hospital Maintenance Technician.

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service

Discover a fulfilling career at Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH)!

We are a 161-bed acute care facility located in Waukegan, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the community and the state of Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotion and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We offer specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and we are committed to help people live healthier lives. Our compassionate and experienced team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses and support staff are here to create an atmosphere of health, hope, and healing.

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Lake Behavioral Hospital.

  • To learn more about LBH, visit us at: https://www.lakebehavioralhospital.com/

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service

Salary : $20 - $25

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