Plant Operations and Facilities Technician

$21.00–$24.00 per hour | Full-Time

Extended Care, LLC is looking for a

Plant & Facilities Technician

Extended Care, LLC

$21.00–$24.00 per hour | Full-Time

Extended Care, LLC is looking for a dependable, hands‑on Plant & Facilities Technician to help keep our buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, functional, and well maintained.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, staying active, and taking pride in a job well done, this position may be a great fit. You’ll handle a variety of maintenance and facility needs throughout the year—from everyday repairs and preventive maintenance to landscaping, snow removal, and special projects.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance throughout the Support Office located in Evanston, IL.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, doors, fixtures, appliances, and building systems.
• Complete daily interior and exterior facility rounds and identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain offices, restrooms, common areas, mechanical spaces, and exterior areas in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
• Assist with office moves, furniture assembly, equipment installation, and facility projects.
• Perform seasonal landscaping and grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, mulching, and cleanup.
• Perform snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, and other designated areas.
• Safely operate and maintain snow removal, landscaping, and maintenance equipment.
• Monitor weather conditions and respond to significant snow and ice events, including occasional early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday work.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers when specialized work is required.
• Respond to urgent facility issues and help minimize interruptions to daily operations.
• Travel to other company locations approximately 20% of the time for inspections, maintenance, repairs, and other facility needs.
• Perform other duties and projects as needed.

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, property maintenance, landscaping, construction, or a related field preferred.
• General knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Dependable, organized, self‑motivated, and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a safe and professional environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel between company locations as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

This is an active, hands‑on position. The successful candidate must be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, push, and pull.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Safely climb ladders and use hand and power tools.
• Operate maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal equipment.
• Work outdoors for extended periods in hot, cold, wet, and snowy conditions.
• Respond to seasonal weather events and occasional after-hours facility needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid sick, vacation and company holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Daily Pay
• Employee discount program
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

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