Maintenance - Facilities

Provides public services to the residents of Hoffman Estates by performing unskilled and semi‑skilled tasks in the routine service and maintenance of all mechanical equipment in the Village owned buildings. Performs custodial assignments, building maintenance and janitorial work orders. Participates in snow removal operations. Participates in other assigned activities. Responds to and interacts with residents, employees and/or others within and outside the organization in a courteous, professional and effective manner.

Typically, 6:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (8‑hour shift – 40 hours per week), with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch. Schedule subject to change and may include Saturdays and Sundays.

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 2026 minimum annual salary: $64,789. Competitive benefit package includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; a retirement pension plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; paid holidays; paid vacation; sick leave; tuition reimbursement; and more.

• 1. Opens the Village Hall, disarms security system, inspects equipment and confirms safe and proper building operation. Checks mechanical equipment; pumps, compressors, motors and chillers. Checks and adjusts temperature settings and static pressures. Checks cooling towers and chemical levels. Changes filters on air handlers. Greases pumps and motors, checks pneumatic controls and sensors, changes oil in stationary compressors. Changes out motors.
  
  Checks and replaces light bulbs. Receives and distributes dock deliveries. Checks all recycle bins and empties them as needed. Frequency:
  Daily 70%.
• 2. Participates in an emergency call duty program for maintenance and repairs, inclusive of the mechanical equipment in the Village owned buildings. Frequency:
  Daily 50%.
• 3. Participates in a program of preventative maintenance and repair of all hand and power tools and specialized equipment and vehicles used to perform assignments. Checks proper fluid levels, lubrication, lights, air pressures etc., to ensure safe operation. Frequency:
  Daily 80%.
• 4. Operates large and small trucks for system operations and for snow plowing / salting. Work may be performed outside of normally scheduled work hours.
• 5. Participates in the Department's ongoing training and cross‑training programs. Frequency:
  Daily 10%.
• 6. Performs tasks and follows instructions in a manner that ensures personal safety and the safety of others. Frequency:
  Daily 100%.
• 7. Operates and properly maintains all tools and equipment needed to perform the essential job functions and responsibilities listed above while adhering to all safety rules and practices. Frequency:
  Daily 100%.

• 1. Performs room setups for meetings.
• 2. Assists with mechanical system rebuild and exchange work when needed.
• 3. Performs janitorial activities as needed at Village buildings including sweeping, mopping, dusting, general cleaning, wall washing, window washing, trash pickup, snow shoveling/snow plowing, etc.
• 4. Performs physical building maintenance both interior and exterior; plants annual flowers; cleans, paints, washes Village building exteriors; performs roof maintenance and gutter and downspout cleaning.
• 5. Runs errands for: mail; hardware supplies; fueling Village cars; pickup of cakes, food and supplies for meetings or special events; etc.
• 6. Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

None required.

The designated education and experience levels best describe the minimum requirement needed to fulfill the essential job functions. Any combination of equivalent education or experience may be considered.

Education Level (preferred):

• High school education with vocational training
• High school diploma or GED
• Two or more years of college coursework in a related field
• Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two‑year college or technical school
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university
• Master’s degree (M.A.)
• Doctoral degree…