Maintenance Assistant

Extended Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Extended Care in Chicago is seeking a self-starting assistant to perform maintenance tasks during Saturdays to Wednesdays. Responsibilities include minor repairs, checking electrical panels, replacing bulbs, and inspecting safety systems.

The role requires basic HVAC, plumbing, and electrical knowledge, plus experience with hand and electrical tools. Strong communication, dexterity, and the ability to read manuals are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Performing minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, tile, drywall, etc.
• Checking control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues.
• Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues.
• Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation).
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm).
• Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations.
• Report to a facilities or maintenance manager for issues.
• Keep detailed records of temperature logs, repairs, general maintenance, etc

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Electrical tools experience

Hand tools experience

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Read manuals/drawings

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Hours: Saturday to Wednesday 9:30am-6pm

We are looking for a self starting motivated assistant to perform the following job duties:

• Performing minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, tile, drywall, etc
• Checking control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues
• Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues
• Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation)
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
• Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations
• Report to a facilities or maintenance manager for issues
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
• Experience using hand and electrical tools
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical stamina and dexterity
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Keep detail records of temperature logs, repairs, general maintenance, etc