Facilities Maintenance Engineer – Carpentry & Electrical

Jobtailor; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Lake Forest, IL seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, kitchens, hydrotherapy pools, and more. The role requires carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and the ability to read plans.

You will interact with vendors and internal teams, respond to emergencies, and maintain thorough records while handling multiple projects independently. A strong tool repertoire and proficiency in MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 5+ years of work experience or associate degree/technical certification or completion of carpentry apprenticeship.
• Carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work with general trades knowledge.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools; able to read blueprints/building plans.
• Minor electrical work and basic plumbing skills are preferred.
• Proficient computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across all building systems.
• Construct, install, and repair frameworks, structures, and fixtures.
• Interact across departments and with vendors.
• Respond to building emergencies.
• Execute routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair building systems and equipment.
• Assess and service commercial kitchen equipment.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of hydrotherapy pools.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Inspect entire facility daily for faults.
• Assist with inventory management of all equipment.

Skills

Carpentry

Preventative Maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

General Trades

Reading Building Plans

Spatial Awareness

Tool Proficiency

Inventory Management

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Technical Certification

Carpentry Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Jobtailor in Lake Forest, IL seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, kitchens, hydrotherapy pools, and more. The role requires carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and the ability to read plans.

You will interact with vendors and internal teams, respond to emergencies, and maintain thorough records while handling multiple projects independently. A strong tool repertoire and proficiency in MS Office are essential.