Building Engineer Assistant

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking a Building Engineer Assistant to support the Building Engineer with essential maintenance tasks across our community and grounds. You will perform basic plumbing, drywall, painting, and upkeep while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for residents.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of maintenance experience, strong English communication, and a customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience in a senior living, hotel, or similar setting.
• Strong reading, writing, and math abilities are required.
• Clear verbal and written communication in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Building Engineer with preventative and routine maintenance, including basic plumbing, drywall repairs, painting, and general upkeep.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of common areas, sidewalks, and trash removal as needed.
• Execute apartment make-ready processes efficiently and with attention to detail.
• Support resident needs by completing maintenance work orders and assisting with internal moves as needed.
• Aid in special event setup and cleanup as required.
• Prioritize hospitality and resident satisfaction in every interaction.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Team oriented

English proficiency

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.