Facilities & Maintenance Assistant — Multi-Location

Happy Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

Happy Hospitality in Chicago, IL seeks a reliable Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to support multiple restaurant locations. The role emphasizes hands-on upkeep, deep cleaning, seasonal setups, and light repairs across our vibrant brands.

You will move and organize furniture, assist with decorations, and coordinate with outside vendors as needed. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, punctual, English-speaking, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfortable working Monday through Friday with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities, restaurants, hospitality, cleaning, construction, or a similar hands-on role is preferred.
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools.
• Functional English is required. Must be able to understand work instructions, communicate with managers, and receive assignments in English.

Responsibilities

• Support general maintenance and minor repairs across multiple restaurant locations.
• Perform and assist with deep cleaning projects, particularly in kitchens, storage areas, equipment areas, and other back-of-house spaces.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage and maintenance areas.
• Assist with seasonal decorations, holiday setups, and special-event installations throughout the year.
• Move, assemble, install, and organize furniture, shelving, decorations, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Handle basic maintenance such as painting, patching, caulking, changing light bulbs, replacing hardware, and other minor repairs.
• Identify facility or equipment issues and communicate them to management when a professional contractor is required.
• Assist with receiving, moving, and organizing maintenance supplies and materials.
• Travel between different restaurant locations based on daily operational needs.
• Assist with occasional urgent maintenance needs or special projects outside the regular schedule when necessary.

Skills

General maintenance

Facilities

Cleaning

Detail-oriented

Punctual

English required

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Job description

Happy Hospitality in Chicago, IL seeks a reliable Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to support multiple restaurant locations. The role emphasizes hands-on upkeep, deep cleaning, seasonal setups, and light repairs across our vibrant brands.

You will move and organize furniture, assist with decorations, and coordinate with outside vendors as needed. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, punctual, English-speaking, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfortable working Monday through Friday with