Maintenance Technician

VOA Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

403(b) with employer match

Generous PTO

PSLF-eligible employer

Opportunities for advancement

Meaningful work

Job summary

Volunteers of America Illinois in Chicago is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to keep our residential properties safe and well-maintained, with a focus on HVAC troubleshooting and repair, diagnostics, and timely service requests across our housing communities.

You will perform preventive maintenance, unit turnovers, and inspections, working on electrical and plumbing systems, and ensuring reliable transportation to and from site locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years of property maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics and repairs across residential properties.
• Preventive maintenance and unit turnovers.
• Inspections and service requests across housing communities.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong HVAC troubleshooting and repair skills? We're looking for a Maintenance Technician to help maintain safe, quality housing environments here in Chicago.

In this role, you'll put your technical expertise to work performing diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance, unit turnovers, inspections, and service requests across residential properties. We're especially interested in candidates with hands-on experience working with:

• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems (including water lines)

What makes this opportunity different?

• Competitive benefits package
• 403(b) with employer match
• Generous PTO
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Opportunities for advancement - over 50% of our workforce has advanced into new roles within VOA
• Meaningful work supporting individuals and families in our communities

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Minimum 2 years of property maintenance experience
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation

Become a Maintenance Tech at Volunteers of America Illinois, a certified Great Place to Work with more than 125 years of serving communities across Illinois.