What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician (Part-Time) position at (RICCA) ROCK ISLAND COUNTY COUNCIL ON ADDICTIONS?
Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)Make Your Own Schedule | Flexible Hours | Meaningful Work
Rock Island County Council on Addictions (RICCA) is seeking a dependable, skilled, and self-motivated Part-Time Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician to help maintain our beautiful five-acre campus and three-building facility in East Moline, Illinois.
If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and takes pride in keeping facilities looking and operating at their best, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Why You'll Love This Position
✅ Create your own schedule – One of the most flexible maintenance positions you'll find. Complete your work on a schedule that fits your life.
✅ Meaningful work – Help maintain facilities that provide life-changing addiction treatment and recovery services to our community.
✅ Variety every day – No two days are the same. You'll use your skills in multiple trades while keeping our campus safe, functional, and attractive.
Position Summary
The Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance, repair, appearance, and operational readiness of RICCA's three-building campus and five-acre property. This position works independently to identify maintenance needs, perform repairs, coordinate outside contractors, and ensure our facilities remain safe, clean, and welcoming.
While this position offers exceptional scheduling flexibility, the successful candidate must be available to respond to occasional maintenance emergencies outside of normal working hours.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout all campus buildings.
- Diagnose maintenance problems and develop practical repair solutions.
- Repair plumbing fixtures, faucets, toilets, drains, and minor plumbing issues.
- Repair drywall, patch holes, texture, and paint walls as needed.
- Perform basic carpentry repairs including doors, locks, trim, cabinets, shelving, and fixtures.
- Perform minor electrical repairs such as replacing switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, and bulbs.
- Repair or replace appliances and facility equipment when appropriate.
- Unclog drains and perform preventive plumbing maintenance.
- Maintain the appearance of the campus including:
- Tree and shrub trimming
- Weed control
- General grounds cleanup
- Exterior maintenance
- Perform cleaning duties when needed to maintain a professional environment.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance concerns before they become major issues.
- Coordinate and oversee contracted vendors for:
- Lawn care
- HVAC preventative maintenance
- Pest control
- Other facility contractors
- Maintain maintenance records and recommend future repairs or capital improvements.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Participate in emergency maintenance response when necessary.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who is resourceful, dependable, and enjoys figuring out how to fix things.
Required:
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in one or more skilled trades, including:
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Carpentry
- Painting
- General construction or maintenance
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely perform physical work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience maintaining commercial buildings.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
- Experience coordinating outside contractors.
- General knowledge across multiple building trades.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Enjoys working independently.
- Takes pride in quality workmanship.
- Notices problems before others do.
- Is dependable and trustworthy.
- Is organized and self-directed.
- Can prioritize multiple maintenance projects.
- Understands the importance of keeping a healthcare facility clean, safe, and operating efficiently.
Schedule
- Part-Time
- Extremely Flexible Hours
- Create your own work schedule based on organizational needs.
- Must be available to respond to occasional maintenance emergencies.
About RICCA
For more than 65 years, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions (RICCA) has helped individuals and families overcome substance use disorders through residential treatment, outpatient counseling, prevention programming, and community education. Every improvement made to our campus directly supports our mission of helping people rebuild their lives.
If you're looking for a flexible position where your skills truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help keep RICCA's campus operating at its very best.
Pay: $23.32 - $28.09 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $28