Maintenance Specialist

Location:

Heritage Behavioral Health Center - Decatur and Clinton, IL (Macon and DeWitt Counties)

Schedule:

8a-5p;
Monday–Friday. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Work Setting:
In-Person; on-site across multiple Heritage facility locations

Heritage Behavioral Health Center (HBHC) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) providing comprehensive behavioral health and primary care services to individuals and families across central Illinois. We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Specialist to ensure our facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for the staff and individuals we serve.

As a Maintenance Specialist, you will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections across our Decatur and Clinton facilities in Macon and DeWitt Counties. You will work closely with the Director of Operations and Safety team to ensure a secure, compliant, and well-maintained environment. At Heritage, we recognize that every role — regardless of title — directly impacts the individuals we serve.

A safe, functional facility is foundational to the quality of care we provide.

• Take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment for staff, clients, and visitors at all Heritage locations
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and strong follow-through on all assigned maintenance tasks and work orders
• Communicate proactively with the Director of Operations and Safety team regarding facility concerns, supply needs, or compliance issues
• Collaborate respectfully with staff across all departments and represent Heritage’s mission and values in every interaction
• Take initiative to identify and address facility issues before they are reported

Facility Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks across all Heritage facilities, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry
• Conduct routine building inspections and complete preventive maintenance on schedule
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests submitted through the Maintenance email system
• Proactively identify facility issues and address them before they are formally reported
• Assist with general cleaning of Heritage’s main facility and provide support at off-site locations as needed

• Perform snow and ice removal during inclement weather to maintain safe access to all Heritage facilities
• Maintain building exteriors and grounds in accordance with agency standards

• Assist the Director of Operations in ensuring all Heritage buildings comply with OSHA and CARF facility standards
• Document all maintenance activities accurately and report issues to leadership in a timely manner
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures, including proper use of tools and personal protective equipment
• Pick up orders from outside vendors and deliver supplies or other items to off-site Heritage locations as needed
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as directed by the Director of Operations
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with this role

The Maintenance Specialist will be successful in this role when:

• All Heritage facilities are consistently maintained in a safe, clean, and functional condition
• Maintenance requests are responded to promptly and resolved in a timely manner
• Routine inspections and preventive maintenance are completed and documented on schedule
• Facility issues are identified and addressed proactively before they escalate
• OSHA and CARF compliance standards are consistently met across all Heritage locations
• Staff, clients, and visitors experience Heritage facilities as welcoming, safe, and well-maintained

• Knowledge of general building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards, preventive maintenance principles, and routine building inspection processes
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; ability to diagnose and resolve issues independently
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work orders and tasks simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach to…