Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Post Date:


Jun 8, 2026

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60651

Position Type:


Full Time

Requisition Number:


33930

Work Schedule:


Monday through Friday

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location: 1706 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Maintenance Assistants are responsible for:

• Performs variety of minor or routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or mechanical repairs and installations.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks, and checks and replaces light bulbs. Completes routine grounds and vehicle maintenance.
• Receives and stores maintenance and cleaning supplies.
• Receives work orders and gathers parts and supplies for expected installation or repair. Inspects requested work to determine if repair or installation can be accomplished independently, or if mechanic or supervisor should be notified.
• Checks and replaces incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs in lamps, lighting fixtures, and exit signs.
• Completes routine electrical work such as installing outlets and switches, replacing fuses and wiring connections. Uses modular or pin connections to complete installations of telephones, fax machines, computers, and so forth.
• Assists mechanic or contractors in complex or large projects by delivering materials to work site, holding and passing tools, cutting materials to specifications, attaching fixtures, and so forth, as directed. Uses small hand and power tools, or table saw as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to follow instructions, read work orders, and complete work logs with basic knowledge of reading and mathematics at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or a GED equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic repairs, installation and maintenance at a level normally acquired through related training or experience lasting up to one year.
• Approximately one to three months on-the-job experience necessary in order to become familiar with routine maintenance tasks, and acquire knowledge of equipment locations and operations.
• Valid local driver's license, and at least 25 years of age. Must be able to qualify for coverage under Gateway's corporate automobile insurance policy.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand up to two or more hours at a time.
• Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and manual dexterity to operate small hand and power tools with precision.

Compensation (based on experience and credentials):

• Range begins at $16.64 - 18.00 per hour
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago