Maintenance Worker II

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty as a maintenance worker. An employee in this position is responsible for aiding with and independently performing duties directed towards the general maintenance of the Lake County Health Department buildings and grounds with a focus on maintaining our HVACR equipment. Work involves the responsibility for the performance of specialized maintenance and repair operations in all buildings. General assignments are received from a supervisor, but maintenance personnel are expected to plan details of job and carry it to completion, without immediate supervision and in accordance with standard trade practice. Work is performed according to prescribed policies and procedures. Employees report to the Facilities Supervisor.

Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours a week

• Basic understanding of HVAC controls and preventative maintenance for different types of systems
• Maintain heating, ventilating, and air conditioning in all buildings
• Perform a schedule for preventative maintenance and inspection of plant equipment.
• Ability to work from sketches, building plans, specifications and oral and written instructions.
• Keep an inventory of parts, plumbing supplies, controls of equipment, etc.
• Participates in snow/ice removal on campuses and outposts.
• Performs general maintenance tasks such as lawn maintenance, moving furniture and room set-up, including placement of equipment and furnishings and installations of shelves.
• Performs limited maintenance tasks in such areas as carpentry, painting and plastering.
• Keeps vehicle in a neat and clean appearance.
• Cleans up workspace after completion of project and ensure all tools and equipment have been returned to the proper location.
• Operates the TMA work order system to enter and complete work requests.
• Associate's degree or certificate of completion in HVAC and certification of refrigerant recovery
• 1+ years of practical experience in building maintenance: heating, plumbing, electrical, ventilating and pumping equipment.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at .

Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.