Facilities Maintenance Tech: HVAC, Carpentry & Event Prep

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, a 160,000+ square foot facility open every day of the year, seeks a dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team. You will maintain safe, functional, and well‑maintained facilities while supporting coworkers and the community.

The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, able to work independently, and ready to collaborate with managers and the team to keep your facilities safe, operational, and welcoming.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on repair and maintenance experience working on a facilities or building maintenance team.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC diagnosis and repair.
• Working knowledge of carpentry and plumbing preventative maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to keep managers and coworkers informed of project status and maintenance needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry repairs and facility improvements
• Complete plumbing preventative maintenance and minor plumbing repairs
• HVAC diagnosis and repair is a plus
• Prepare facilities for community events, including room setup, equipment arrangement, and post‑event breakdown
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and address issues proactively
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and prioritize work effectively
• Communicate project status, maintenance concerns, and repair needs with supervisors and team members
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team to ensure facilities remain safe, operational, and welcoming

Skills

HVAC diagnosis and repair

Carpentry repairs

Plumbing preventative maintenance

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Workplace safety

Job description

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, a 160,000+ square foot facility open every day of the year, seeks a dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team. You will maintain safe, functional, and well‑maintained facilities while supporting coworkers and the community.

The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, able to work independently, and ready to collaborate with managers and the team to keep your facilities safe, operational, and welcoming.