Facilities Assistant

Join the team at the Village of Libertyville! Under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager, the position will perform routine tasks and projects such as but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical maintenance, restocking supplies, painting and carpentry. The position will also complete work orders submitted by Village Departments. Occasional weekend and after-hours duties may be required.

Hiring Range: $55,524 - $68,192 (Dependent upon relevant experience)

Full Salary Range: $55,524 - $80,860

Benefits: IMRF eligible, health insurance including medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and commuter, optional 457 plan participation, paid holidays, paid vacation, overtime eligible, sick leave and personal days, tuition reimbursement, PSLF eligible.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

• Building maintenance and custodial operations, including HVAC, mechanical and electrical building equipment, carpentry and plumbing.
• Performing periodical building inspections.
• Performing various preventive maintenance work orders on vital equipment.
• Minor carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, HVAC repairs, and improvements.
• Exercise good judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and making responsible decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prioritizing, organizing, and performing work independently and with other employees and contractors.
• Utilizing a computer, tablet, and cell phone to receive issues from staff that arise during the day.
• Ability to use a computer for sending emails and researching parts: may also require minor data entry necessary to track or perform work of the Department.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Satisfactory work-related experience in facilities or construction trades. Building maintenance and/or HVAC certifications is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license is required

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Work will entail lifting equipment and materials for maintenance and repair; moving, manipulating, and/or maneuvering parts and equipment that can frequently weigh 60 pounds or more;

performing maintenance work in awkward spaces while repairing Village Facilities under all weather conditions; wearing appropriate safety gear; bending, twisting, and climbing ladders, etc.

Manual labor can be anticipated on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to reach and transport an object weighing up to 60 pounds from shoulder height to ground or from ground to shoulder height. Must be comfortable with heights, able to climb multi story ladders, utilize bucket trucks, and go on rooftops to perform maintenance and services to equipment. To perform job functions, employee must be able to bend, reach, squat, jump, climb and twist and possess no physical limitations (eyesight and hearing correction permitted).

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The Village of Libertyville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Job Description available upon request