Multifamily Maintenance Tech - On-Call & Overtime

Blue Castle Agency; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-call shifts

Overtime available

Mileage reimbursement

Maintenance van after 90 days

SEIU Local 1 union benefits

Job summary

Blue Castle Agency in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Tech (Multifamily) to join its on-site team. You will handle daily work orders, perform carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical tasks, and prep units for rent.

You will also implement preventive maintenance and participate in on-call rotations with overtime opportunities. Candidate should have 3–4 years of residential maintenance experience, a high school diploma, own tools, and a valid driver’s license with insurance.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of residential maintenance across carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable with basic math and maintenance software (OneSite, HappyCo)
• Your own tools for the job
• A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
• Able to lift and move up to 75 pounds
• Willing to be on-call and work overtime when needed

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day maintenance work orders across your assigned group of buildings
• Do a real variety of trade work — carpentry, painting, plastering, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, flooring, and lock repairs
• Turn vacant units: evaluate condition, scope the work, and get them rent-ready
• Keep preventive maintenance schedules current, including on your assigned vehicle
• Build material lists and work with the Maintenance Coordinator on supply inventory
• Walk buildings, grounds, and equipment regularly to catch problems early
• Prep buildings for outside agency inspections
• Take part in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies — on-call shifts are paid whether or not a call comes in
• Communicate with residents professionally and courteously

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OneSite

HappyCo

Job description

Blue Castle Agency in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Tech (Multifamily) to join its on-site team. You will handle daily work orders, perform carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical tasks, and prep units for rent.

You will also implement preventive maintenance and participate in on-call rotations with overtime opportunities. Candidate should have 3–4 years of residential maintenance experience, a high school diploma, own tools, and a valid driver’s license with insurance.