Lead Multi-Trade Service Technician

The Community Builders, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

12 paid holidays

PTO accruals

Employer contributions to Health Save.

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company 6%

Commuter/parking FSA

Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Community Builders, Inc. is seeking a Service Technician III to lead interior and exterior maintenance, respond to service requests, and supervise vendor activities. The role emphasizes safety, quality repairs, and a proactive approach to keeping occupied units in top condition.

You will diagnose a range of repairs, assist with training junior techs, and ensure REAC/HQS readiness while maintaining the shop and inventory. This position requires on-site work five days weekly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of advanced hands-on repair experience in three or more building trades.
• REAC/HQS experience preferred.
• Industry-Trade certifications/Degrees (NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, HVAC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform repairs for appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, as well as basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• Respond and complete service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner
• Complete or monitor vendor preventive maintenance task completion for building systems, equipment and components
• Prepare and repair vacant apartments to be ready for new resident move-ins
• Maintain grounds and common spaces through cleaning, trash management, landscaping, and snow removal
• Prepare and make repairs for REAC/HQS inspections and audits
• Maintain Maintenance shop and inventory with safety mindset including PPE
• Available for weekend work, on-call rotation and emergency service call duties
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with providing technical guidance to Maintenance Tech I and II
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with contractor/vendor management

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Hand & power tools

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school or 5 years of progressive responsibility

REAC/HQS experience preferred

Industry-Trade certifications (NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, HVAC) preferred

Job description

The Community Builders, Inc. is seeking a Service Technician III to lead interior and exterior maintenance, respond to service requests, and supervise vendor activities. The role emphasizes safety, quality repairs, and a proactive approach to keeping occupied units in top condition.

You will diagnose a range of repairs, assist with training junior techs, and ensure REAC/HQS readiness while maintaining the shop and inventory. This position requires on-site work five days weekly.