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Maintenance Technician

CompanyThe Baby Fold
LocationNormal
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 7, 2026
About The Company
The Baby Fold is a nonprofit organization that has been dedicated to the well-being of children and families since 1902. We successfully impact over 1200 people a year with a wide array of programs all designed to wrap services around children and strengthen families. Our life-changing programs range from Adoption Support to Foster care, to special education through our Hammitt School and early intervention programs that give children a healthy start in life. The Baby Fold is Mclean County’s 24th largest employer with 260 staff who reach out across 28 counties to help children throughout Central Illinois. Learn about how our programs help children heal, learn, and grow. • Family and Community Services – Adoption support and preservation, Foster Care, Intact Family Services • Hammitt Schools (Elementary and Junior-Senior High) – Special Education, Autism Services, Vocational Education Training •Early Intervention Programming – Healthy Start, Community Schools
About the Role

Description

Maintenance Technician

Normal, IL   Administrative Services - Facilities


Description

The Baby Fold/Hammitt Schools has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.


Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Life & Long-Term Disability
  • Short Term Disability
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Plan
  • Paid Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Headspace Care - coaching, therapy, & psychiatry
  • Paytient - line of credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
  • Candidly - student loan navigation support
  • Mentorship, advancement, and professional development opportunities

SUMMARY OF WORKING AS A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:

  • The Maintenance Technician provides full-time preventative maintenance, repairs, and grounds keeping for the various campuses of The Baby Fold. Availability for on-call duties required as needed.
  • Location: 108 E. Willow St. Normal, IL and surrounding locations of The Baby Fold
  • Pay: $18.50/hr. minimum (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, minimal call coverage), based on experience and relevant certifications/education.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:

  • Maintenance: Ensures that agency facilities are maintained in good repair and working order. Performs routine maintenance and repair, painting, carpentry, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, and electrical services as assigned. Assists with building projects, remodeling, construction, and special projects as assigned. Provides rotating on-call services as a member of the maintenance team.
  • Grounds: Maintains agency grounds by trimming and weeding, removing debris, ensuring equipment is well-maintained, and de-icing sidewalks as needed.
  • Agency Vehicles: Ensures vehicles are serviced and cleaned as needed. Provides maintenance checks as assigned.
  • Shipping and Receiving: Provides shipping and receiving support to departments in the agency, including moving and/or delivering large items to designated areas. Assists with loading and unloading trucks and moving furniture as needed.
  • Facilities: Assists with room set up and tear down for meetings and special events as assigned.

Statement of Inclusion: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.


Requirements



  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Demonstrated maintenance experience.
  • Valid Driver's license and personal vehicle with adequate auto insurance
Key Skills
Preventative MaintenanceRepairGrounds KeepingPaintingCarpentryPlumbingRoofingHVACElectrical ServicesBuilding ProjectsRemodelingConstructionVehicle MaintenanceShipping And ReceivingFurniture MovingEvent Setup
Categories
TradesConstructionAdministrativeSocial Services
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance403(b) Retirement PlanLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountDependent Care PlanPaid Personal TimeSick TimePaid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramHeadspace CarePaytientCandidlyMentorshipProfessional Development
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and grounds keeping across agency campuses. They also provide support for shipping, receiving, vehicle maintenance, and event setup.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$19 - $20
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
183
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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