On-Call Maintenance Specialist: Carpentry & Plumbing

UPA LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPA LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and general maintenance across plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting tasks. The role includes building and grounds upkeep and responding to afterhours emergency requests.

On-call availability is required to support residents and properties. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years in maintenance or handyman work, plus familiarity with power and hand tools and lawn equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Trade certificates or licensures are a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance or handyman position.
• Experience with power tools, hand tools, and equipment such as lawn mowers is required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; travel between worksites may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and execute work orders as directed by building management in a timely and efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs and communicate what additional service or tool is needed.
• Perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technician; drywall, painting, electrical, plumbing, doors, fixtures.
• Inspect work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers.
• Perform routine upkeep on buildings, amenities, and grounds to maintain curb appeal.
• Rake, sweep, lawn care, and maintain lawns for weather-related needs.
• Clean and ensure vacancies are move-in ready for new residents.
• Respond to afterhours emergency work requests as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

Hand tools

Power tools

Organizational skills

Communication skills

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade certificates or licensures

Tools

Lawn mowers

Job description

UPA LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and general maintenance across plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting tasks. The role includes building and grounds upkeep and responding to afterhours emergency requests.

On-call availability is required to support residents and properties. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years in maintenance or handyman work, plus familiarity with power and hand tools and lawn equipment.