Maintenance Assistant

Who is Alpharus Health? Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.  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 be 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   View facility details here! Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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…