Maintenance Technician II

Full Circle Communities, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Parental leave

Rent discounts

Job summary

Full Circle Communities seeks a Maintenance Technician II in Chicago, IL to uphold property safety and operations. You will handle service requests, unit turns, and repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting while ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a valid driver's license, and strong customer service; HVAC cert is a plus. Typical schedule is full-time with on-call rotations evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time maintenance experience or related field.
• Residential multi-family maintenance knowledge.
• Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and appliance repair skills.
• Hand tools and power tools proficiency.
• Understanding of water and gas cutoffs, fixtures, and sewer cleanouts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair independently.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests and repairs timely and professionally.
• Prepare vacant apartments, including unit turns and make-ready work.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, painting repairs.
• Conduct daily inspections to identify maintenance and safety needs.
• Maintain building interiors, exteriors, common areas, and grounds.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls in on-call rotation.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and company procedures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and build resident relationships.

Skills

Maintenance

Customer service

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Painting

Tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician II to join our team. You'll be a key player in maintaining the physical integrity, safety, and operations of our properties. This includes responding to service requests, completing unit turns, and ensuring our residents enjoy a safe, comfortable living environment. You'll report directly to the Community and/or General Manager and work within Full Circle's values and standards.

About Jigzibik (jeeg'-zee-beek)

Jigzibik is the first urban Native affordable housing project in Chicago. It is a 45-unit multifamily development that includes a 1st floor commercial space occupied by service provider California Indian Manpower Consortium, and amenity spaces such as a green roof, fitness center, and gathering hall. As an integrated permanent supportive housing community, Jigzibik is intentionally designed to address barriers that Native Americans experience in accessing housing in Chicago, such as chronic homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, and chronic medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing service requests and repairs in a timely, professional manner
• Preparing vacant apartments for new residents, including unit turns and make-ready work
• Performing plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance repairs
• Conducting daily inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns
• Maintaining building interiors, exteriors, common areas, and grounds
• Responding to emergency maintenance calls as part of an on-call rotation
• Following OSHA safety standards and company maintenance procedures
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies
• Delivering outstanding customer service while building positive relationships with residents

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time maintenance experience or experience in a related field
• Working knowledge of residential multi-family maintenance functions
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and appliance repair
• Experience with hand tools and power tools
• Thorough understanding of water and gas cutoffs, fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and complete repairs independently
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• HVAC certification a plus!

Physical Requirements

• Highly active position requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of items weighing over 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and focus adjustment
• Requires the ability to talk and hear while performing job duties

Location

Jigzibik; Chicago, IL; Albany Park neighborhood

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday-Friday; On-call rotation required for evenings, weekends, and holidays required

Salary

$25.00-$28.00; based on experience

Travel

This position requires occasional rotation between neighboring properties in the area.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, rent discounts, and more.

Why Join Full Circle Communities

Full Circle Communities' mission is toexpand access to quality affordable housing through preservation and development, thoughtful design, and the provision of significant and targeted supportive services to our residents and the surrounding communities.

We seek committed, enthusiastic individuals who are inspired by our mission and energized by the opportunity to create and operate service-enriched affordable housing. We invest in our team members' growth because we believe our success depends on growing together. In return, you'll find a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your professional development is supported.

Pre-Employment Requirements

final candidates will be required to pass a background check and provide professional references

Equal Opportunity Employer

Full Circle Communities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and while we have a set of preferred qualifications listed, if you have other experience that you think is related, please apply.