Maintenance Worker

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

DATE: August 31, 2026

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Worker – Sunny Hill Nursing Home (12:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.)

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS: Completes repairs and maintains buildings and ground by performing a variety of duties. The services include maintenance of all equipment and materials involved with heating, lighting, ventilation, air-conditioning, electrical distribution, water supply, sanitation, public health, fire protection, safety systems, lifts, façade engineering, and acoustics. Also, maintains ground, private roadways, and right-of-way.  Performs maintenance tasks in accordance with safety rules and procedures; must follow oral and written instructions effectively; operates vehicles, trucks, vans and uses hand or power tools. Drives light vehicles to operate equipment, transport personnel, and materials.  This is an on-site role.

High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair or trade is required. Skilled in the use of hand and power tools. Thorough working knowledge of tools and materials used in general building maintenance and repair work. Must have a valid driver’s license and minimum liability insurance as required by law. This role will require driving throughout the campus in support of maintenance activities. Additionally, driving will be necessary for the pick-up and delivery of maintenance materials. Must successfully pass a tools knowledge skills assessment during the interview process. Successful completion of physical lift test, and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) background check, respirator clearance test, Titer Test for Hep B & Varicella, and TB test required upon hire.

DEPARTMENT: Will County Facilities 

SALARY RANGE: $51,752 (Starting compensation) - $76,815 (Top of the range) (D7 – F5) (Link to union if applicable: https://willcounty.gov/Open-and-Participatory-Government)               

BENEFITS: Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, vacation, and tuition reimbursement program. https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations

APPLY TO: Will County Human Resources Department

302 N. Chicago Street

Joliet, IL 60432

Fax: (815) 774-6355

Email: jobs@willcounty.gov 

APPLY BY: September 10, 2026 by 4:30PM

The County of Will is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify the Department of Human Resources in advance at 815-774-7499.