Part-Time Facilities Assistant

Prairie State Bank & Trust, a locally owned $800 million bank with 20 offices in Central Illinois has an immediate opening for a Part Time (28 hours a week) FACILITIES ASSITANT in Springfield, Illinois. We are a well-established and high performing “5 Star” community bank (rated by Bauer Financial).

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of bank properties; management of bank vehicles; and performs related duties as assigned. PSB&T’s Facilities Assistant position is a part-time position at 28 hours per week. The hours can be flexible by week.

• Prioritizes and manages multiple maintenance requests in a timely manner via the bank’s online service request system.
• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, HVAC and equipment repair or replacement.
• Performs preventive building maintenance duties, caulks windows and doors, bug and weed prevention.
• Performs routine seasonal tasks such as HVAC filter replacements, testing of emergency lighting.
• Responsible for grounds maintenance based on seasonal needs not covered by vendors.
• Performs routine plumbing repairs such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, and replacing flush mechanisms or faucets.
• Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps, repairing or replacing switches and repairs ballasts and light fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance, cleaning and minor repairs to bank equipment including coin and currency counters, and replacement of safe deposit box locks.
• Purchases supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects.
• Assembles and moves furniture, hang pictures and bulletin boards, moves boxes of customer files for storage.
• Repairs and replaces doorknobs or locks, repairs door closures, patches holes in walls.
• Completes small projects including minor remodeling, repairs and equipment replacement.
• Responsible for scheduling basic maintenance and repairs for bank’s fleet of vehicles.
• Procures and delivers standard office and bank supplies to all locations. Serves as bank courier.
• Meets daily with supervisor to plan necessary preventative maintenance or repairs and review daily activity and progress.
• Requires daily travel amongst PSB&T’s 20 locations (Central Illinois). Company vehicle is provided.
• Comply with bank operation and security procedures
• Maintain customer confidence and protect bank operations by keeping information confidential.

• Knowledge of a variety of building maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of public buildings.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Building maintenance experience including carpentry and mechanical systems.
• Willingness to learn to maintain specific bank equipment.
• Skill in reading and following blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Skill in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with bank staff and the public.
• Problem solving skills; technical capacity
• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to perform moderately to heavy work in all types of weather.
• Ability to frequently stand, stoop, and walk.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 100 pounds) and perform other similar actions.
• Ability to climb and work on a ladder up to 20 feet.
• Ability to work independently without supervision while completing tasks.

• High School diploma or GED
• Building Maintenance experience
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with clean driving record

All candidates may be required to undergo a pre-employment credit background check and drug screen.

Prairie State Bank & Trust offers competitive compensation (base compensation with bonus plan.

PSB&T is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.