Maintenance Tech

OVERVIEW

An established affordable housing organization in Chicago is hiring for its maintenance team. You'll be assigned a specific building within about 15 minutes of your home maintenance office. The role is union (SEIU Local 1), with on-call rotation and overtime built into the job.

🔨 WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Handle day-to-day maintenance work orders across your assigned group of buildings
• Do real variety of trade work — carpentry, painting, plastering, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, flooring, and lock repairs
• Turn vacant units: evaluate condition, scope the work, and get them rent-ready
• Keep preventive maintenance schedules current, including on your assigned vehicle
• Build material lists and work with the Maintenance Coordinator on supply inventory
• Walk buildings, grounds, and equipment regularly to catch problems early
• Prep buildings for outside agency inspections
• Take part in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies — on-call shifts are paid whether or not a call comes in
• Communicate with residents professionally and courteously

🤩 WHY YOU MATTER

Nothing about affordable housing works if the buildings don't work. You're the person who keeps units livable, turns them fast when someone moves out, and catches small problems before they become expensive ones.

🎯 WHAT IT TAKES

• 3-4 years of residential maintenance experience across carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable with basic math and maintenance software (OneSite, HappyCo)
• Your own tools for the job
• A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
• Able to lift and move up to 75 pounds
• Willing to be on-call and work overtime when needed

🏆 THE PERKS!

• $26.85/hour
• Paid on-call shifts, whether or not a call comes in
• Overtime available
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.725/mile
• A maintenance van may be provided after 90 days
• Union benefits through SEIU Local 1