On-Call Maintenance Technician - Helper A

RELATED; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Benefits

Job summary

Related Affordable Housing is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Helper A in Chicago, IL. This on-site role supports residents by handling plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks to keep buildings safe and inviting.

You will work with a dedicated team, rotate on-call shifts, and help prepare units for occupancy. You’ll develop your maintenance skills, contribute to safe community spaces, and benefit from union programs and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in general maintenance or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
• Affordable housing experience is a plus.
• Must be able to participate in the emergency on-call rotation as needed.
• Willingness to embrace feedback and continuously improve.
• Strong belief in teamwork and collaboration.
• Reliable and committed to doing the right thing at all times.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Demonstrates accountability and reliability by taking full ownership of projects and outcomes, prioritizing precision and attention to detail, and approaching challenges with grit, resilience, and proactive problem-solving, while continuously engaging in learning and development to enhance performance; fosters collaboration and a resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests in a timely manner and interact with residents to ensure their needs are met.
• Prepare vacant units to occupancy standards within established time frames
• Inspect property mechanical systems and grounds, addressing safety issues immediately with management.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs.
• Perform cleaning and upkeep of common areas and grounds.
• Assist in emergency repairs as directed by supervisors and rotate on-call for emergency maintenance.
• Maintain an inventory of maintenance supplies and report any shortages.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance activities in partnership with the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical systems

Teamwork

On-call rotation

Spanish (bilingual)

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Related Affordable Housing is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Helper A in Chicago, IL. This on-site role supports residents by handling plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks to keep buildings safe and inviting.

You will work with a dedicated team, rotate on-call shifts, and help prepare units for occupancy. You’ll develop your maintenance skills, contribute to safe community spaces, and benefit from union programs and a comprehensive benefits package.