Maintenance Worker

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the physical plant and grounds of Cunningham Children’s Home. This role includes general maintenance, equipment upkeep, and vehicle care. You will also assist with setting up for special functions and maintaining the swimming pool.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7 am-4 pm, on-call 1 day/week and 1 weekend/month

About Us

Cunningham is an exemplary child welfare and educational services agency that provides caring support and therapeutic intervention to more than 953 children, youth, young adults and families each year through comprehensive programs including residential treatment, special education and community-based services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance tasks in all Cunningham-operated buildings, on and off-campus.


• Maintain non-IT equipment, vehicles, and grounds, including the swimming pool.


• Assist with painting, moving furniture, and event setup.


• Uphold Cunningham’s core values of spirituality, teamwork, integrity, and respect in all interactions.


• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.


• Maintain confidentiality and model professionalism.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.


• Valid Illinois driver’s license.


• 5 years of experience in general maintenance and repair.


• Strong skills in mechanics, carpentry, painting, gardening, etc.


• Ability to work independently and identify maintenance needs.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor work: 60%


• Outdoor work: 40%


• Noise levels vary from low to loud


• Lifting up to 60 lbs and carrying up to 100 yards required


• Frequent walking, bending, and stair climbing across the main campus

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our employees the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Holiday Pay


• Paid Leave


• Garner Health & Paytient Card — Healthcare Navigation and Medical Cost Savings Benefits


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)


• Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 6% Company Match


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Wellness Program


• Relocation Assistance


• Employee Referral Program.

All Cunningham Children’s Home employees are subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug testing.  Thorough criminal background checks are conducted on all employees and must not disclose anything that would indicate unfitness to work in a residential child care facility.