Maintenance Generalist

Wallick; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Gym membership reimbursement

Paid parental leave

401K

Job summary

Wallick Communities seeks a Maintenance Generalist in Peoria, IL to perform light maintenance, custodial tasks, and property upkeep at our residential communities. The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm and pays $18–$20/hour, depending on experience.

Join a 100% employee-owned company with a strong benefits package and opportunities for growth in the Midwest. This on-site position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and resident-focused service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–1 year maintenance or general labor experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to learn basic electrical, plumbing and HVAC tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform light maintenance including drywall repairs, bulb replacement, blinds and landscaping.
• Carry out custodial duties such as trash pickup and removal.
• Maintain community properties to company standards.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Customer service

Reliability

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Maintenance Generalist

Location: Reservoir & Parkview - Peoria, IL 61604

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Pay Rate: $18-20/hr - Depends on Experience

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

Join Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned company with over 55 years of experience in providing affordable housing and assisted living for families and seniors across the Midwest. With 1,000+ associates and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.

A Career with Wallick Means. . .

• Creating Homes for People Who Need It Most: Providing new beginnings for residents seeking affordable, safe and high-quality housing where they can thrive.


• Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it.


• Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job, paid time off, gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!


• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.


• Learning & Support: A supportive team that cares about your continued development, well-being and professional growth.


• Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Henry, who moved into his first-ever home, to Jaci, whose stay at a Wallick community allowed her to achieve homeownership and graduate college, kickstarting her dream career.


• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.


• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.


• Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Perform light, general maintenance such as minor repairs related to drywall, replace burned out bulbs, broken blinds, and general landscaping as required by the Manager.


• Perform general custodial duties such as trash pick-up and removal as required.


• Responsible to maintain the communities within the community to Company Standards.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High school education or GED


• Minimum 0-1 year previous maintenance or general labor experience, preferably in residential housing.


• Possess a desire to learn basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall repair and applicable laws governing residential housing.


• Solid Customer Service Skills.


• Must have reliable transportation.


• Valid drivers’ license.

Wallick’s Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, We Believe In Opening Doors To Homes, Opportunity, And Hope For Our Residents, Associates, And Community. Our Core Values Guide Everything We Do

• Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.


• Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.


• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the great work they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Join Us and Become an Employee-Owner!

• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen