Facilities Maintenance (1st Shift)
Job Description
Location: Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $28-$30/HR
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, structural, plumbing, piping, and facility equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC systems.
- Perform routine plumbing repairs, including fixtures, faucets, toilets, sinks, and water lines.
- Repair and maintain doors, motorized doors, gate operators, and related hardware.
- Assist with maintenance of fire sprinkler systems and other building infrastructure.
- Perform general building maintenance including drywall, painting, caulking, welding, and fabrication.
- Read and interpret blueprints and assembly drawings.
- Operate forklifts, man-lifts, and other maintenance equipment safely.
- Respond to facility emergencies and urgent maintenance requests.
- Maintain building security by repairing fencing, locks, doors, and windows.
- Estimate materials and equipment needed for maintenance projects.
- Assemble and move furniture and equipment as needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow all company safety procedures.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience performing facilities maintenance in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Hands-on commercial or industrial HVAC troubleshooting and repair experience.
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, piping, and structural building systems.
- Experience with gate operators, motorized doors, fire sprinkler systems, or commercial plumbing is preferred.
- Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
- Ability to read blueprints and use hand and power tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to emergency maintenance situations.
- Comfortable working first shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with overtime, weekend work, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alyssa Ford
Senior Technical Recruiter
Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Senior Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.
She has over 4.5 total years of recruiting experience and 4 years at Sterling, where she focuses on the energy and infrastructure division.
Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Senior Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.
Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.