The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, Illinois ("JCHA") was
established in 1946 and the first public housing was constructed in 1960. Since then, JCHA's mission is to provide safe decent, and sanitary housing to low-income families, elderly families, disabled families, and low-income individuals in 6 towns throughout the County. The programs administered by JCHA consist of Public Housing Units, Housing Choice Vouchers, and 12 Multi-Family Housing units.

JCHA currently seeks a Maintenance Technician to join the team full-time, with hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position will work out of several locations throughout Jackson County. Applications will be accepted through June 28, 2024.

The Maintenance Technician provides high-quality residential maintenance and unit turnaround services for public housing units in Jackson County, Illinois so that the tenants are assured safe, quality, and decent living conditions. This type of work involves semi-skilled and skilled work in connection with repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds requiring many skills found at the journeyman level and in carrying out a full set of maintenance duties. This position may be required to work in and under hazardous and adverse conditions such as sleet, snow, heat, cold, dust, and dirt.

Compensation begins at $17.69/hr and increases after a 90-day probationary period to $23.59/hr. A generous benefits pack is available after the probationary period.

Benefits Package Highlights:
- 100% employer-paid insurance for employees (medical/dental/vision)
- Retirement contribution to a pension fund
- 16 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- $75,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
- Employer-paid STD and LTD benefits
- Voluntary contributions to a 457b retirement plan
- Voluntary benefits with AFLAC, Colonial Life, and Globe Life Liberty National
- Paid training and career development opportunities

For the full job posting and to apply, please visit: ------------/jcha

JCHA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

JCHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact ------------.
You may apply online or applications may be picked up and submitted at 300 North 7th Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966. If you are seeking a Section 3 preference, please submit the form with your application. The form can be found at ------------/human_resources.