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Nexus Family Healing

Facilities Technician I

Nexus Family Healing, Manteno, Illinois, United States

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Job Description Description:

Nexus Family Healing

is hiring a

Facilities Technician I

at its Indian Oaks location in Manteno, IL .

If you have 2 or more years of maintenance experience and hands-on skills in trades like plumbing, electrical, painting, or landscaping, we’re hiring - apply today!

Located south of Chicago, in the small, rural community of Manteno, IL. We offer a unique homelike setting, where boys and girls aged 12-21 live, eat, exercise, and attend school on campus. Helping youth face difficult challenges isn't easy, but for most of us, it's the most satisfying work we've ever done.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Work Environment: This role routinely uses a vehicle, standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Schedule & Pay: Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm Pay:

$20.77 per hour

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include: Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Floating Holidays! Multiple options for health insurance coverage No-cost life insurance Short/long-term disability insurance 401k match NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance, discounts, and professional training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion Internships opportunities And much more!

Position Summary : Our

Facilities Technician I

maintains the appearance, structure and safety of our buildings, vehicles, and grounds, as well as performs general facility maintenance tasks. Teach maintenance and renovation skills to residents at sites where vocational training programs are in place.

Primary responsibilities: Maintain buildings, grounds, and facility vehicles Perform basic repairs, landscaping, and furniture upkeep Assist with construction and equipment troubleshooting Ensure safety compliance and support vocational training programs

Other Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted and up to 125+ pounds with assistance. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours). Must be able to climb ladders, work at tall heights and crawl in tight spaces. Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily maintenance activities as required above. Requirements:

Required: High School diploma or GED required. 2 years related work experience in building maintenance, construction or a related trade. Must possess proven skills in at least 2 of the following areas: plumbing, woodworking, general electrical, vehicle maintenance or landscaping. Must have the ability to meet Life Safety codes. Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges. Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values. Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements Preferred: 3+ years’ experience with building maintenance, construction, or related trade. ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies: Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches. Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern. Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly. Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate. Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!