Maintenance Worker

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.


The Maintenance Worker performs basic daily maintenance of building or complex of buildings, equipment, and grounds as well as, performs minor repairs and installations, and reports observed facility needs or issues to the Office Manager. The Maintenance Worker also oversees the maintenance and upkeep of agency vehicles. This position will support maintenance in Carpentersville, Palatine & Schaumburg locations.

Candidate qualifications:

• A year of related maintenance experience required.
• Proficiency in use of hand and electrical tools required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes minor repairs and installations, such as replacing faucet washers, replacing electric switches and outlets, replacing light bulbs, repairing window screens, installing curtain rods, tightening cabinet hardware, touch-up painting, and other basic facility maintenance throughout complex.
• Observes facility conditions and reports safety concerns or needed repairs to Office Manager.
• Responsible for driving Agency vehicles to vendors for servicing and cleaning.
• Provides support to and building access for vendors for larger projects.
• Responsible for unpacking and storing all deliveries as assigned, and assembling furniture.
• Completes minor clean-up during the day as needed to supplement efforts of contracted cleaning service providers, including sanitization of high-touch indoor and outdoor areas.
• Assists with distributing salt on icy exterior walkways and driveways during regular business hours as needed.
• Sets up meeting spaces, including chairs and tables, as needed.

Job details:

Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $21.50-24.00 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).
Location: Must support maintenance operations across our Carpentersville, Palatine, and Schaumburg locations, with a primary base at our Carpentersville Brightpoint Child & Family Center.
Schedule: Full-time, hourly; shifts may vary.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

We don't just hire talent-we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.

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