On-Site Maintenance Technician I — Build Strong Communities

The Community Builders, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Builders, Inc. is seeking a Service Maintenance Technician I to support our in‑house maintenance team.

Under the direction of the Service Maintenance Manager, you will perform general maintenance and janitorial tasks to preserve the property and provide a quality living environment for residents. This position has a five‑day‑a‑week in‑office requirement and involves basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, and turnover prep, ensuring safety and cleanliness across the

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of maintenance/janitorial/landscape/handyman experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic support to repair appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, as well as basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Respond to service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist in preventive maintenance tasks for building systems, equipment and components.
• Prepare and repair vacant apartments for move-ins.
• Maintain grounds and common spaces through cleaning, trash management, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Assist in REAC/HQS inspections and agency audits.
• Maintain maintenance shop and inventory with safety mindset and PPE.
• Available for weekend work, on-call rotation and emergency service duties.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Bilingual a plus

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand & power tools

PPE usage

Job description

The Community Builders, Inc. is seeking a Service Maintenance Technician I to support our in‑house maintenance team.

Under the direction of the Service Maintenance Manager, you will perform general maintenance and janitorial tasks to preserve the property and provide a quality living environment for residents. This position has a five‑day‑a‑week in‑office requirement and involves basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, and turnover prep, ensuring safety and cleanliness across the