Maintenance Lead Technician

Your future role at a glanceLocation: Chicago, ILFacility: Resurrection Life CenterDepartment: MaintenanceSchedule: Full Time, DaySalary Range: $37.10 - $50.19 per hourLife at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.Benefits that help you thriveComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreBenefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.How you’ll make an impact in this roleLead daily maintenance and facility operations within a skilled nursing environment, ensuring compliance with CMS regulations, Life Safety Code standards, OSHA requirements, and state/federal healthcare guidelines.Oversee preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, emergency systems, generators, and building equipment to support regulatory readiness and resident safety.Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance staff while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, customer service, and operational excellence within the nursing home setting.Partner with leadership during surveys, audits, and inspections while maintaining documentation, vendor coordination, and facility standards to ensure ongoing compliance and uninterrupted facility operations.What Minimum Requirements You’ll NeedLicensure / Certification / Registration:Certification specializing in Healthcare Facilities preferred.Contractor specializing in Plumber preferred.Engineer preferred.Journeyperson preferred.Journeyperson specializing in Plumber preferred.Maintenance Professional preferred.Plumber specializing in Journeyman preferred.Education:High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.What Additional Preferences We're SeekingPlus Life Safety Code Knowledge strongly preferredCMS Regulations knowledge strongly preferredEqual employment opportunity employerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.