HANDS-ON MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR/BUILDING ENGINEER $34-36 + BENEFITS +

Busy residential high-rise in Chicago is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor / Building Engineer to perform general building maintenance while helping oversee daily maintenance operations.
We are looking for a true hands-on maintenance professional - someone who takes pride in knowing how to fix things and enjoys working with their hands. The ideal candidate is well-rounded "jack of all trades" who can walk into the problem, figure out what needs to be done, and get the job done right. This is not a desk-only supervisory position.
Compensation: $34–$36/hour, based on experience
Full-time union position with union benefits
On-call availability required
Company-provided apartment on-site
Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, repairs, and apartment turnover work
• Painting, drywall repair, patching, and finishing
• Flooring installation and repair
• Plumbing and fixture repairs
• Basic electrical repairs
• Doors, locks, hardware, and carpentry
• General troubleshooting and building repairs
• Complete vacant units and other projects on schedule
• Supervise and work alongside maintenance staff
• Complete, assign and follow up on daily work orders
• Coordinate outside contractors and vendors when needed
• Respond to urgent and emergency maintenance issues
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment
• Assist with building inspections and preventive maintenance
• Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of residential or building maintenance experience
• Previous supervisory or lead maintenance experience required
• Strong hands-on skills in general building maintenance and repairs
• Experience with apartment turnovers strongly preferred
• Ability to work across multiple trades, including painting drywal, patching, flooring, carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, doors, locks and hardware, minor masonry, and general building repairs and handle a variety of maintenance projects
• Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with HUD/NSPIRE inspections is a plus

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Union benefits

Work Location: In person – Chicago, IL. Please reply with your resume and a brief description of your maintenance experience.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE ACTUAL HANDS-ON BUILDING EXPERIENCE!
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