Senior Maintenance Technician

Aspire Chicago; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,817 - 36,423; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Chicago is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to maintain safe, functional facilities and residences. You will perform routine and preventative maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building systems, ensuring a welcoming environment for staff, clients, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, after-hours support, inventory management, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license with GOOD driving record (MVR reviewed).
• Technical training or extensive hands-on experience is required.
• Ability to lift at least 80 lbs. and perform physical labor.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Complete Facility Tree work orders including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, painting, and appliances.
• Perform routine electrical repairs and service HVAC systems.
• Fix plumbing issues such as water heaters, drains, pipes, and fixtures.
• Carpentry repairs to cabinets, doors, plaster/drywall, and flooring.
• Conduct general mechanical repairs on appliances and tools.
• Assist in interior/exterior painting and site maintenance tasks.
• Inventory tasks: catalog and procure materials for maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on building systems and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Assist with moving furniture and coordinating storage.

Skills

Lifting up to 80 lbs

Physical stamina

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in supporting a mission-driven organization by ensuring that facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position is responsible for performing routine building maintenance and preventive maintenance activities in a timely, orderly, accurate, and professional manner. Building maintenance tasks will include but are not limited to: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The Senior Maintenance Technician contributes to a safe and welcoming environment that enables staff, clients, and stakeholders to thrive.

Position Responsibilities

• Complete Facility Tree work orders including, but not limited to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, painting, and appliances.
• Electrical- perform routine electrical repairs such as wiring, fuses, fixtures and sockets, and repair/install/service HVAC systems.
• Plumbing- perform routine plumbing repairs such as replace/repair/service water heaters, clear drainlines, and replace broken pipes, worn out washers, gaskets and or faucets and floats.
• Carpentry- perform routine carpentry repair such as kitchen cabinets, window screens/glass, door locks, and plaster/drywall, trim, flooring.
• Mechanical- perform routine mechanical repair such as repair/diagnose all major appliances, HVAC, and other needed power tools.
• Other unskilled tasks such as interior and exterior painting, floor tile installation and repair, interior cleaning, tree/shrub trimming, debris removal.
• Inventory- identifying, cataloging, and procuring necessary materials used in maintenance operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs of exterior and interior systems of Aspire buildings and residences.
• Responsible for after-hours emergency work orders in Aspire buildings and residences.
• Assist in snow/ice removal (where applicable).
• Basic troubleshooting and routine preventative maintenance.
• Recognize when specialized knowledge is necessary and source appropriate resources.
• Assist other departments with moving furniture including unloading and storing supplies.
• Attend all mandatory employee staff meetings and company safety meetings/webinars.
• Understand and follow all safety protocols.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Licensing/Certifications

• Valid driver's license and GOOD driving record (MVR is reviewed)

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Technical training or extensive hands-on experience required
• Ability to carry out other tasks, perform physical labor, operate tools and machinery, and lift at least 80 lbs.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) proficiency

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Forklift Certification
• (HVAC) Certification preferred
• Appliance repair experience a plus

Salary Description

$26.00 - $26.44 per hour