Janitor A (Maintenance / Unit Turn Technician) — Gilead Management

Janitor A – Maintenance & Unit Turn Technician

Company: Gilead Management, LLC
Location: Chicago, IL – South Side
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $24.00–$28.00 per hour

About the Position

Gilead Management is hiring a dependable, hands-on Janitor A to work at multiple residential properties on Chicago’s South Side.
This is a combination of maintenance, unit turn, cleaning, and property-upkeep position. The right candidate must be comfortable doing both maintenance work and janitorial duties.
A reliable personal vehicle is required because this position travels between multiple properties during the workday.

What You’ll Do

• Complete maintenance work orders.
• Help turn vacant apartments and prepare them for new residents.
• Clean vacant units, common areas, offices, and assigned property areas.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including toilets, faucets, drains, and supply lines.
• Patch drywall and perform minor wall repairs.
• Paint and complete touch-up work.
• Repair or replace doors, locks, screens, hardware, and fixtures.
• Perform basic appliance troubleshooting.
• Complete basic and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Remove trash, debris, and bulk items.
• Maintain sidewalks, grounds, entrances, and curb appeal.
• Assist with snow and ice removal.
• Report leaks, water damage, mold or moisture concerns, safety hazards, vandalism, and other serious property issues.
• Assist with unit and property inspections.
• Keep tools, equipment, and supplies organized.
• Communicate completed work and outstanding issues to management.
• Provide professional service when working around residents.
• Travel between assigned properties throughout the workday.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years of apartment, residential, multifamily, facilities, or similar maintenance experience preferred.
• Unit turn experience strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, drywall, painting, doors, locks, fixtures, appliances, and general repairs.
• Willingness to perform both maintenance and cleaning duties.
• Ability to work independently.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Good communication and resident-service skills.

Transportation Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Reliable personal vehicle required.
• Current automobile insurance required.
• Must be able to travel between multiple properties during the workday.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying materials, and performing hands-on maintenance and cleaning work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilead Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.