Property Maintenance & Cleaning Specialist (On-Call & Travel)

HHDC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

paid vacation

paid holidays

Job summary

HHDC in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Helper C to maintain clean, safe, well-kept properties and assist with basic maintenance. Regular travel between HHDC properties is required, with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

The role involves cleaning hallways and outdoor areas, light maintenance tasks, and on-call coverage for emergencies. Strong communication with residents and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous janitorial or maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Basic plumbing and mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to operate lawn machinery and power tools safely.
• Strong customer service, organization, and communication skills.
• Must provide personal hand tools.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills may be required.
• Must maintain union certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans hallways, common areas, vacant units, offices, parking areas, sidewalks, and alleyways.
• Cares for property exteriors including lawn care, snow removal, window cleaning, and trash pickup.
• Performs light maintenance and basic plumbing/appliance troubleshooting.
• Assists with painting and replacing light bulbs or detector batteries.
• Reports maintenance concerns and safety issues promptly.
• Operates cleaning equipment, lawn machinery, hand tools, and power tools safely.
• Takes part in emergency/on-call duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Power tools

Lawn machinery

Job description

HHDC in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Helper C to maintain clean, safe, well-kept properties and assist with basic maintenance. Regular travel between HHDC properties is required, with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

The role involves cleaning hallways and outdoor areas, light maintenance tasks, and on-call coverage for emergencies. Strong communication with residents and teamwork are essential.