Maintenance Assistant

Grasmere-Place; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grasmere-Place in Chicago, IL is seeking a self-starting maintenance assistant to perform hands-on repairs and inspections in a buildings portfolio.

You will work on locks, electrical panels, lighting, HVAC basics, plumbing, and safety systems, collaborating with renovation teams and reporting to the facilities manager.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina and dexterity for hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Repair broken locks, tile, drywall and similar fixtures.
• Inspect control panels and wiring to identify issues.
• Perform lighting and bulb replacements.
• Inspect equipment like ventilation and safety systems.
• Collaborate with renovation teams.
• Report issues to facilities or maintenance manager.
• Keep logs of temperature, repairs, and maintenance.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

General maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing basics

Reading technical manuals

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical testing tools

Power drill

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