Maintenance Team Lead

Maintenance Team Lead Trinity United Church of Christ - Chicago, IL $22.75 - $23.00 an hour The temporary Maintenance Team Lead leads and directs the day-to-day work of the Maintenance staff under supervision of the Supervisor of Engineering and Maintenance. Basic Function: The Maintenance Team Lead is ensuring the Maintenance of properties of Trinity United Church of Christ (TUCC), and serving as back up for the Supervisor, Engineering/Maintenance and Leadership for the team. The Maintenance Team Lead is also responsible for ensuring with the Supervisor, Engineering/Maintenance, legal compliance related to Maintenance for facilities and personnel, ensuring monthly walk-throughs and reporting of any Maintenance concerns and making recommendations for improving Maintenance operations and solving Maintenance-related problems. This includes a high-level custodial maintenance, timely multi-purpose room set-up, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems, use of associated machinery and controls, building structures and interaction with third-party contractors and vendors when necessary. Requirements: This position requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus three (3) year’s work experience in a maintenance environment along with knowledge of methods used in general cleaning. The candidate must also demonstrate an ability to lead others, work well with others, follow written and oral instructions, and have a good command of basic verbal and written communications skills. The incumbent must also possess an ability to work in stressful conditions and under difficult situations. The incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license. Normal hearing and vision or correctable hearing and vision to normal levels is required. Employment Requirements: Background check and motor vehicle check are required as a condition of employment. Position is temporary and may or may not become permanent. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide vaccination records upon hire, as a condition of employment. Trinity United Church of Christ is an exempt church and does not participate in the Illinois unemployment insurance system; employees are not eligible for state unemployment benefits upon termination. Applicants should be prepared to disclose salary expectations. Applicants may be asked to disclose whether they have previously applied for this position. Work Schedule: The Maintenance Team Lead shall generally work twenty (40) hours each week in accordance with the needs of the Church. The Maintenance Team Lead, as a condition of employment, is required to work on Sundays and/or holidays. To be compensated for all overtime, hours must be approved in advance and arranged by the Supervisor, Maintenance. Working Conditions: This position is susceptible to job hazards, both internal and external, so protective clothing and gloves must be worn at all times. This position does require unusual or excessive physical exertion, so the incumbent must have the physical ability to lift, carry, pull, and push items up to 50 pounds in weight. The incumbent must be able to tolerate extended periods of standing, walking, noise vibrations, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and climbing of ladders. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $22.75 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person