Maintenance Worker Chicagoland South Suburbs

Maintenance Worker – Chicagoland South Suburbs

Job Type: Full-time (Union Position).

Location:

Chicagoland South Suburbs. Salary: $22–$28 per hour.

Join a respected nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role offers stable union membership, competitive pay, strong benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. Envision Unlimited is a large non‑profit agency committed to providing services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. We emphasize quality services that promote choice, independence, and community integration.

Through the collaborative efforts of an interdisciplinary team, our members receive person‑centered services aimed at improving the functionality and practical application of social, financial, and emotional skills.

To perform basic general repair and building maintenance in residential homes and other day program facilities.

• 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.

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co‑workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or conduct based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry and general maintenance.
• Ability to use hand tools effectively.
• Experience in exterior maintenance and landscaping is a plus.
• Drywall repair and painting skills preferred.
• Physical ability to perform the tasks mentioned (standing, walking, lifting, etc.).

Physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

The work environment is usually low to moderate noise. Tasks may involve working alone or with others, verbal contact, and face‑to‑face contact.

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Company‑paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
• 403B plan
• In‑house training and CEU’s
• Employee Assistance Network
• Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
• Opportunity for career growth & development

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.