Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist – Heritage Behavioral Health Center (Decatur, Illinois)

Salary: $18.00–$24.00 per hour ($37,440–$49,920 annually, based on education and experience)

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

Looking for a career where your work truly matters?

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care for individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that every role at our organization impacts client care regardless of position.

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Every other Friday off – paid wellness days
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff so they can focus on caring for the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to ensure our facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for staff and clients. This role is essential to maintaining the integrity and comfort of our physical spaces.

As a Maintenance Specialist, you will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections across our Decatur and Clinton facilities. You’ll work closely with the Safety team and other departments to ensure a secure and well-maintained environment.

• Perform general maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry) across all Heritage facilities in Macon and DeWitt counties
• Ability to work independently with supervision or training on maintenance items
• Assist with generalized cleaning of Heritage’s main facility and provide support at off-site locations as needed
• Maintain an eye for detail and proactively identify issues before they are reported
• Ensure routine building inspections are completed and documented
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests via the Maintenance email system
• Perform snow and ice removal during inclement weather
• Pick up orders from outside vendors and deliver supplies or other items to off-site locations
• Assist the Director of Operations in ensuring Heritage buildings comply with OSHA and CARF standards
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and over regularly; occasional heavy lifting and power tool operation may be required
• Exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in all facility areas
• Document maintenance activities and report issues to leadership

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Familiarity with safety protocols and building systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Work 40 hours per week, day shift, Monday through Friday; occasional weekend work may be required

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior maintenance experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance required

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
• Wellness Benefits: Every other Friday off paid, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and fitness reimbursement
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, and additional life insurance. Health insurance includes substantial agency contributions toward the cost.
• Retirement: 401k and Roth options
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities