**Job Summary:**
The Facilities Maintenance Lead will support the Facilities Services Supervisor by utilizing software and office programs to assign work orders efficiently. This position involves creating and distributing work orders, overseeing capital improvement projects, and ensuring best practices are followed within the Facilities Management Department.

**Leadership Responsibilities:**
- Communicate effectively with the supervisor to meet deadlines
- Respond promptly and professionally to emergencies, assessing the need for external vendor assistance
- Conduct meetings to establish priorities and schedules, balancing critical issues with available resources
- Assist in property inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Perform preventive maintenance walkthroughs at each site to ensure safety and comfort

**Team Collaboration:**
- Generate reports using the Work Order System and present findings to managers
- Coordinate with team members from various programs to address priority items efficiently
- Work with team members and contractors to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Assist with purchasing by providing cost-effective solutions
- Schedule meetings to maintain departmental standards and provide updates on work being done

**Advocacy and Community Partnership:**
- Attend meetings to gather feedback on property operations
- Address needs of individuals and team members across agency programs
- Maintain facilities that provide safe access for everyone
- Collaborate with interns, volunteers, and vendors to support positive relationships within the community

**Qualifications:**
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to communicate effectively
- Extensive knowledge of managing web-based software for work order systems
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks
- Excellent communication skills at all levels within the organization

*Education/Certification:*
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Valid Illinois Driver's License required

*Experience:*
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and internal work order systems
- Up to one year of job-related experience preferred

*Abilities:*
- Ability to lift, bend, climb, kneel, push, pull, and carry weights
- Physical stamina to walk extended distances and respond to maintenance calls
- Driving skills required for the role

**Hours**

Monday - Friday 7:30-4pm (some late evenings/weekends if needed)

**Salary**

$28.00 per hour