Maintenance Worker; 2nd Shift

Overview

Maintenance Worker (MW) - 2nd Shift (40 hours, Full-time) Non-Exempt

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenging neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD, you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve.

Our Core Values
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Empathy, Passion, Persistence and Innovation.

The Maintenance Worker (MW) works with the facilities team to maintain the facilities and grounds to provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming atmosphere for program participants, staff and the public. Work includes cleaning, room set-up and take-down. The (MW) reports to Facilities Manager (FM).

• Work positively and professionally with all staff, program participants, community members and guests, to provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Do cleaning interior, exterior, and immediate grounds while performing light maintenance, as part of the maintenance team
• Pull garbage, pick up trash and maintain clean building and grounds
• Set up building for programs and rentals, as part of the maintenance team, as assigned
• Do receiving, storing, and distributing custodial supplies, as part of the maintenance team
• Assist with performing minor building repairs as needed, under the direction of the facilities manager. Work on completing work orders, under the direction of the facilities manager
• Shovel snow and de-ice walkways. Do landscaping tasks as assigned
• Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all staff and immediate supervisor
• Utilize the assigned communication system to always maintain communication
• Follow the B.U.I.L.D. policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Two years of maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to work on multiple assigned tasks and interact professionally with BUILD staff, program participants, community members and guests
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work flexible hours including early morning, late evening and weekend hours

• Must be able to continuously walk
• Frequently position self to clean facilities; occasionally climb ladder, ability to move boxes of supplies weighing up to 50lbs and over with assistance, walk/move on uneven ground
• Must be able to lift 60lbs
• Must be able to lift objects weighing 50lbs and climb ladders repeatedly
• As of October 15, 2021, all BUILD employees are required to submit proof of full vaccination status.

• 401(k) + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather, BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
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External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment