This is a hands-on building/facilities Maintenance Technician position. 

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Hourly Wage :   $20.92/hr
• Shift:  Days, with schedule fluctuations based on the needs of the center

You’re not just your job title.  Your role here extends far beyond your job description.  You are a friend and family member to each resident.  You know their name and their story.  You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care.  This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care centers. 

When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.

Join us and make a connection of your own.  Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.

A little more about us:

Community Care Center is a large inner-city skilled nursing (medical) facility.  We have multiple levels of care, including the older adult long term care and a large behavioral health (psych) population.   

• Along with our medical patients, the most common diagnoses of the rest of our population is schizophrenia, bi-polar and major depressive disorders.
• The Staff and patients are welcoming and say hello as you walk through the hallways.
• We are located near W 43 ST & State Street, just off 90/94 and a few blocks from the train station.
• We can help you make your job into a career – ask us about educational assistance.

What you will do in this role:  Officially we title this job a Building Maintenance Assistant, but in other centers it may be called a Handyman or Facilities or Property Maintenance Technician.

 As a Maintenance Tech you will help keep our building safe and functional for our patients.  This could involve unclogging a toilet, changing a light bulb, fixing the mini blinds or just replacing the batteries in the TV remote.  One day you may go to the roof to change an HVAC filter or the next it may involve patching a hole in the drywall.  This is an in-house building or facilities maintenance position and we attempt to address all necessary minor repairs internally rather than calling an external vendor.   

• Experience in this line of work is only the beginning. The right candidate will also be passionate about ensuring the highest level of care for our patients every day. 

What’s in it for you: 

• Our patients are loud, happy and eager to say hello to you as you pass by.
• You will immediately feel like a part of the family.
• Flexible scheduling – we know things come up
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
• Educational Assistance program – We’ll help you $ pay $ for your classes.

Maintenance Tech:  officially we title this job a Building Maintenance Technician, but in other centers it may be called a Handyman, Building Maintenance Assistant or Facilities / Property Maintenance Assistant.

What we need from you:

• You should have hands-on experience with minor Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC repair and servicing needs.
• You should be familiar with (and able to repair) equipment, such as:  PTAC units, Fire Alarms (systems), minor electrical & Nurse call light systems and Phones systems is ideal
• Prior experience in a similarly titled position in a medical setting is preferable but not required
• Experienced with IDPH survey requirements would be helpful
• Must have excellent communication skills, written & verbal, to be able to interact with our employees and guests in the facility
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is a physically demanding position that will involve frequently lifting and carrying objects of 50+ pounds.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. 

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.