Building Maintenance Worker

Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc.; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc. is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker to support facility operations through hands-on maintenance and coordination with external contractors. The role emphasizes safety, record-keeping, and collaboration with internal staff and vendors.

Ideal candidates bring extensive maintenance experience and strong communication skills to ensure timely issue resolution and reliable facility performance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Trade certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of building or facility maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of building systems: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry.
• Experience working with outside vendors or contractors.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety procedures, and basic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of building maintenance tasks including minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Coordinate and assist with on-site work performed by external contractors and service providers.
• Review and verify that contracted work is completed according to scope, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance work, inspections, and vendor activity.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime and extend facility lifespan.
• Assist with office or production area setup, equipment moves, and furniture installations.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and assist with janitorial or grounds support as needed.
• Track and restock building maintenance supplies and tools.
• Communicate with team members, vendors, and leadership effectively to ensure timely issue resolution.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry skills

Reading schematics

Equipment operation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Furniture installation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade certification (preferred)

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Work order systems

Job description

The Building Maintenance Worker is responsible for supporting facility operations through hands-on maintenance work and contractor coordination. This role ensures the facility is maintained to safety and operational standards, working closely with both internal staff and external vendors. The ideal candidate will have extensive maintenance experience and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Job Type

Full-time

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of building maintenance tasks including minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Coordinate and assist with on-site work performed by external contractors and service providers.
• Review and verify that contracted work is completed according to scope, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance work, inspections, and vendor activity.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime and extend facility lifespan.
• Assist with office or production area setup, equipment moves, and furniture installations.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and assist with janitorial or grounds support as needed.
• Track and restock building maintenance supplies and tools.
• Communicate with team members, vendors, and leadership effectively to ensure timely issue resolution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or trade certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in building or facility maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry.
• Experience working with outside vendors or contractors.
• Basic computer literacy for logging maintenance activities and reviewing schedules.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety procedures, and basic schematics.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor across the facility.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.