Mather LifeWays is a unique not-for-profit organization based in Evanston, IL. Our mission is the enhance the lives of older adults by creating Way to Age Well.

As a recipient of the 2007 American Association of Homes and Services' Excellence in the Workplace Award and the 2007 Health at Work Silver Award, our commitment to serving older adults is equaled only by our commitment to attracting and retaining almost 600 valued employees. In addition to providing a generous benefits package that included medical, dental, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more, many other value-added, innovative, and progressive employee programs align with the Mather LifeWays mission of Creating Ways to Age Well. Check us out online at http://www.matherlifeways.com /!

We're looking for a temporary Building Services Technician to provide skilled and preventative maintenance for community buildings, operating systems, machinery; ensures grounds are maintained in good condition and safe working order through preventative maintenance and timely follow-up. Creates meaningful moments in the lives of residents, visitors, and staff by demonstrating EMI (Eliminating my Impossibilities) behaviors.

Essential Functions:

• Timely completion of routine repairs, maintenance requests, and work orders throughout the community
  
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks as assigned
  
• Assists with maintenance of fire, life safety systems and equipment; responds to emergencies according to Mather LifeWays policies and procedures
  
• Assists with loading and unloading of deliveries

Secondary Functions:

• Monitors the community through regular tours to ensure safety and security of residents, guests and staff
  
• Assist Groundkeeper as needed; may include seasonal maintenance including shoveling of snow, de-icing of outdoor spaces, as needed
  
• All other duties as assigned

Please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to Allison Haschke @ ahaschke@matherlifeways.com or via fax at 847.492.6799.

Required: General knowledge of maintenance and repairs; effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet and Outlook programs

Preferred: Experience/formal training in HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, painting, emergency response, and/or fire, life safety systems.