Building Services Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide skilled and preventative maintenance for the community buildings, operating systems, machinery; ensure ground are maintained in good condition and safe working order through preventative maintenance and timely follow-up.

This position is full-time, hourly, with the following schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm with rotating weekends. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Timely completion of routine repairs, maintenance requests, and work orders throughout the community.


• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.


• Maintain the overall appearance of the property by painting common areas and apartments at turnover and as needed. 


• Assist with maintenance of fire, life safety systems and equipment; respond to emergencies according to Mather policies and procedures.


• Perform seasonal exterior maintenance including grounds clean-up, snow removal and salting, maintain light fixtures.


• Perform/Assist in unlocks, room set-ups/tear downs, receiving/delivery of packages. 


• Monitor the community through regular tours to ensure safety and security of residents, guests, and staff. 


• Responds to emergency situations. 


• Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process. 

This job description is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Mather reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• 5+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in Senior Living


• Working knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, plumbing, elevator, and generators.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook.


• Ability to learn work order system.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.


• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)


• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)


• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans


• Paid Parental Leave


• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education


• Extended illness benefits


• Employee wellness programs


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Life insurance - free to all team members 

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About Mather Place

Mather Place is an independent living rental community for those 62 and better, located in the heart of Chicago’s North Shore in Wilmette, Illinois—a short walk from Old Orchard shopping center. Mather Place includes 179 independent living apartment homes, as well as two restaurants, a fitness center, an art studio, a library, and more.

Mather Place is located at 2801 Old Glenview Road in Wilmette.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well^SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work^®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.