Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

Join The Night Ministry as a Maintenance Worker. Help keep our facilities clean, safe, and running smoothly to support critical services across Chicago.

The Night Ministry is a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides housing, health care, and human connection to individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty. Our programs rely on well-maintained spaces that are safe, clean, and functional-allowing our staff to focus on supporting the needs of our community.

As a Maintenance Worker, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining our shelter and administrative facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Your work will help ensure our programs run smoothly and that clients and staff feel welcome and supported in their environments.

Key responsibilities include :

• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in bathrooms, kitchens, offices, hallways, and common areas.
• Replenish supplies and remove trash regularly.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors as needed.
• Clean storage areas and perform occasional window, wall, and vent cleaning.
• Perform minor repairs in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Paint, change light bulbs, and maintain interior / exterior fixtures.
• Conduct seasonal outdoor work (snow shoveling, mowing, litter pickup).
• Assist with vehicle upkeep and documentation.
• Drive agency vehicles for supply runs or scheduled maintenance.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety systems.
• Schedule and perform routine system inspections and repairs.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Manager on major repair needs or cost-saving recommendations.
• Maintain logs and inspection records as needed.
• Grease trap and sump pump maintenance (in conjunction with contracts).
• Support with agency events and supply management.
• Participate in safety trainings, staff development sessions, and organizational meetings.
• Respond to on-call maintenance needs when necessary.

What We're Looking For : You're a dependable and detail-oriented individual who takes pride in keeping spaces clean, organized, and in working order. You can troubleshoot basic building issues, follow safety procedures, and work well with a wide range of people.

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Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences-including lived experience-and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may vary at the different locations required in this job.

The Night Ministry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Clear DCFS background check and health clearance.