Maintenance Specialist

We’re seeking a reliable and hard-working Maintenance Specialist to help keep Hoyleton Youth & Family Services' campus safe, clean, and well-maintained year-round. The role includes indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks such as mowing, snow removal, basic repairs, vehicle maintenance, and responding to work requests. You’ll work closely with staff and occasionally with youth residents, so a positive attitude and good communication skills are important.

This is a hands-on, outdoor-focused role with opportunities to train and learn.

• Perform year-round outdoor work: mowing, weed trimming, edging, snow shoveling, salting walkways, and tree/bush trimming.
• Complete basic building maintenance tasks: painting, drywall patching, plumbing repairs, and flooring.
• Help supervise youth workers in the summer by teaching them basic maintenance tasks in a safe and respectful manner.
• Check and maintain agency vehicles (oil changes, fluid checks, tire pressure, etc.) and report larger repair needs.
• Assist with moving furniture, setting up for events, or supporting maintenance at other sites as needed.
• Participate in safety inspections and help fix any issues found.
• Maintain logs and records for work completed, supplies ordered, and vehicle maintenance.
• Be available for on-call assignments and respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed.
• Complete all tasks and responsibilities for assigned work, including any unlisted tasks, as directed by your supervisor.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and personal auto insurance
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Basic knowledge of common maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and carpentry
• Ability to safely operate lawn equipment and small tools
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working around youth and being a positive role model

Competencies

• Good attendance and punctuality
• Dependability and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and teamwork
• Safe work habits and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks on time
• Respect for others and professional attitude
• Flexibility and responsiveness, especially during emergencies or urgent repair needs

Hoyleton has adopted CARE (Children and Residential Experience), developed by Cornell University, to guide our culture and practice. CARE is grounded in six core principles:
Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed.

Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire. Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance.

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention). Employees must:

• Pass the written test annually
• Pass the physical test every six months (if applicable to their role)
• Monthly refresher opportunities are provided
• Employees who fall out of compliance may be required to retake the full course
• Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI are essential to job performance