Assistant Maintenance

Buck Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (basic)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Short term Disability

Long term Disability

2 weeks paid time off

Holiday pay

Hardship Funding/Loans

Education reimbursement up to $1,500

Job summary

Buck Services, Inc. in West Chicago, IL is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Assistant to keep client facilities safe, functional, and running smoothly. If you like fixing things and staying busy, we’d like to meet you.

The role involves light maintenance, safety checks, and coordinating with contractors. Requires basic mechanical/electrical/plumbing knowledge, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Weekday schedule with some after-hours calls.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Hands-on repair experience in maintenance or similar roles.
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals and write simple reports.
• Fluency in English.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Handle general maintenance: light bulbs, outlets, switches, and minor plumbing repairs.
• Run routine safety checks on fire alarms, extinguishers and other safety equipment.
• Work directly with client on maintenance requests.
• Coordinate with outside contractors on scheduling and planning.
• Keep maintenance records up to date and report issues to your supervisor.
• Respond to occasional after-hours emergency calls.

Skills

M&E basics

Hands-on repair experience

Safety rules & reports

English fluency

Driver's license

Lifting 75 lbs

Job description

Now Hiring: Maintenance Assistant

Buck Services, Inc. | West Chicago, IL

Buck Services has been a family-owned commercial janitorial and facility services company since 1988. We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Assistant to keep our client facilities safe, functional, and running smoothly. If you like fixing things, staying busy, and working with people, we’d like to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Handle general maintenance: light bulbs, outlets, switches, and minor plumbing repairs
• Run routine safety checks on fire alarms, extinguishers, and other safety equipment
• Work directly with client on maintenance requests
• Coordinate with outside contractors on scheduling and planning
• Keep maintenance records up to date and report issues to your supervisor
• Respond to occasional after‑hours emergency calls

What You Bring

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Hands‑on repair experience (maintenance, electrical, furniture assembly, or similar)
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals and write simple reports
• Fluency in English
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for long periods

Nice to Have

• Maintenance or facilities experience, especially in schools, churches, or similar settings
• Availability for flexible hours, including some weekends and overtime

What We Offer

• Pay: $21-23/hour
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hours (6:30am start time)
• Medical Insurance (basic- no major medical)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Short term and Long term Disability
• 2 weeks paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Hardship Funding/Loans
• Education reimbursement up to $1,500/year
• A stable, family-owned company that has been in business for over 35 years

Now Hiring: Maintenance Assistant

Buck Services, Inc. | West Chicago, IL

Buck Services has been a family-owned commercial janitorial and facility services company since 1988. We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Assistant to keep our client facilities safe, functional, and running smoothly. If you like fixing things, staying busy, and working with people, we’d like to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Handle general maintenance: light bulbs, outlets, switches, and minor plumbing repairs
• Run routine safety checks on fire alarms, extinguishers, and other safety equipment
• Work directly with client on maintenance requests
• Coordinate with outside contractors on scheduling and planning
• Keep maintenance records up to date and report issues to your supervisor
• Respond to occasional after‑hours emergency calls

What You Bring

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Hands‑on repair experience (maintenance, electrical, furniture assembly, or similar)
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals and write simple reports
• Fluency in English
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for long periods

Nice to Have

• Maintenance or facilities experience, especially in schools, churches, or similar settings
• Availability for flexible hours, including some weekends and overtime

What We Offer

• Pay: $21-23/hour
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hours (6:30am start time)
• Medical Insurance (basic- no major medical)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Short term and Long term Disability
• 2 weeks paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Hardship Funding/Loans
• Education reimbursement up to $1,500/year
• A stable, family-owned company that has been in business for over 35 years

Monday through Friday
6:30am to 3:00pm
40 hours per week