Envision Unlimited is a non-profit organization serving persons with disabilities throughout Chicago in community living and day programs. We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Worker to join our team!

This position will perform basic general repair and building maintenance in residential homes and other day program facilities. Candidates MUST have experience in general maintenance/handyman type work; applicants with only janitorial and housekeeping experience will not meet minimum qualifications for this position.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessment of repair requirements including cost estimate and time to complete.
• Simple carpentry requiring use of hand tools.
• Exterior maintenance and occasional landscaping work.

• Drywall repair/patching, priming and painting.

• Furniture moving, changing light bulbs, cleaning and proper storage of maintenance tools.

Requirements:

• High school diploma and/or technical school/GED equivalent.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in basic building maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Pass a full criminal background check.
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs and ladders, push, pull, and carry heavy materials and equipment
• Must be able to work independently.

Location: Chicago
Work hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:30p (work outside these hours and/or days may be required)

 
About Envision Unlimited:

Envision Unlimited is a large, non-profit agency with locations across the Chicago Metropolitan Areas. We have decades of experience working with clients who experience developmental disabilities or severe, and persistent mental health challenges. We provide psychiatry, outpatient mental health, residential and day treatment within our mental health division.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

Employee Assistance Network

Opportunity for career growth & development


DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or a responsibility required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or agency.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.