Building Engineer Assistant

Belmont-Village-Lincoln-Park; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

BV Cares program

Discounts for retailers

Continuing education courses

Milestone celebrations

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living in Chicago seeks a Building Engineer Assistant to support the Building Engineer with maintenance tasks across the community and grounds. The role emphasizes reliability, hospitality, and teamwork in a fast-paced, physically active environment.

You'll handle basic plumbing, drywall repairs, painting, and upkeep; assist with move‑ins, events, and resident service, while upholding Belmont Village values of trust, dignity, and learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of maintenance experience in a related setting.
• Strong reading, writing and math skills.
• Clear verbal and written English communication.
• Reliable availability including some weekends/holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative and routine maintenance, basic plumbing, drywall, painting.
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and exterior sidewalks; assist with trash.
• Complete apartment make‑ready processes efficiently.
• Support with maintenance work orders and internal moves.
• Assist with special event setup and cleanup.
• Deliver hospitality and resident‑focused service in every interaction.

Skills

English communication

Maintenance experience

Reading/writing/math

Team player

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Weekends required as needed

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Building Engineer Assistant at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will provide maintenance assistance and support to the Building Engineer in all areas of general maintenance for the community and grounds. Building Engineer Assistants have knowledge and prior hands‑on experience in the areas of general maintenance, basic plumbing, dry wall patching and painting. The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast‑paced, physically active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age.

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Building Engineer with preventative and routine maintenance as assigned including basic plumbing repairs, dry wall repairs, painting and general upkeep of the community and grounds
• Maintain upkeep of common areas, ensure exterior sidewalks are free of debris, and assist with trash removal as needed
• Complete the apartment make ready process in an efficient and detail oriented manner
• Support resident needs by completing assigned maintenance work order tasks, assist with internal moves as needed
• Assist with special event set up and clean up as needed
• Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience in apartment, senior living, hotel or comparable setting
• Proficient reading, comprehension, writing and mathematical ability
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Ability to work assigned shift which may include early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community
• All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a State and Federal criminal background check, drug screen, job related physical and TB test.

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

BELMONT VILLAGE PERKS

• Career Growth and Training programs led by Belmont Village subject matter experts
• BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships
• Exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers and brands
• Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses
• Celebration of Employee Milestones and Achievements
• Referral bonus opportunities

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands‑on, fast‑paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.