TITLE: Building Services Technician-Administration Chicago Office

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 60,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development. As a part of the Special Olympics Illinois team, you’ll join an energetic and hard-working group of individuals committed to transforming the lives of those we serve.

Position Overview

Special Olympics Illinois is actively recruiting for the role of Building Services Technician. This role serves as a general maintenance administrator for the building and grounds in the Chicago office.  The technician assists with coordinating any major building projects and building/lawn maintenance throughout the year.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Performs minor repairs as needed  
• Maintains landscaping alterations not provided by vendors including mowing of grass strips, weed control and landscape projects  
• Maintains housekeeping duties as needed to ensure professional image for the Chicago Office  
• Paints, remodels and refurbish areas as needed 
• Maintains and has fleet vehicle serviced  
• Performs other work related duties as assigned 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate's degree with one years’ related experience or high school equivalent with three+ years’ related experience 
• Physical mobility, moderate work and close visual acuity required 
• Working computer knowledge and ability to learn computer programs and proprietary software, 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as communication skills, both written and oral. 
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Able to work collectively with the Special Olympics Illinois team, current and prospective vendors, and other external constituents 
• Special Olympics experience preferred; passion for the Special Olympics mission required 
• Valid driver’s license  

Work Schedule: 

• Based out of Chicago IL Office  
• Reports to Director - Administration  
• Monday through Friday with the ability to work flexible hours on weekends/evening events  
• Schedule includes occasional travel to Field offices and other venues 

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Reports to Director - Administration 
• Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as position demands 
• 5-10 hours per week
• Independent in-state travel occasionally required, including some overnight and weekend travel as an essential function of position
• Physical mobility required: must be able to climb stairs, assist in setup and breakdown at events, stand or sit for long periods of time, and load and unload vehicles
• Medium work required, which involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; requires a good deal of walking, standing, and/or sitting with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls; includes sedentary work
• Close visual acuity required to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines; operating motor vehicles
• First Aid/CPR Training and Certification required or willing to obtain within the first six months; must be able and willing to effectively administer First Aid/CPR on-site during events
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• Offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a background check

Pay Range: $22.00-$29.00 hr 

Benefits

2 hours of paid time off earned for every 35 hours worked. Up to 13 days may be carried over annually. 401(k) options for all employees working over 1,000 hours annually.

Special Olympics Illinois is committed to building a diverse, creative, engaged, collaborative, and hard-working team that is dedicated to our athletes, our communities, and each other. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we aim to create a positive atmosphere where employees feel valued and fulfilled. We truly want people to love working here, and we strive to create a culture that allows for growth, opportunity, and fun.

Special Olympics Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.