At Hispanic Housing our vision is to provide affordable housing that people are proud to call home. In creating quality housing, a safe and stable environment, and by providing superior customer service, we help create part of the foundation that enables people to make a better life for themselves, their families, their neighbors, and communities.

HHDC is seeking an experienced building maintenance person for a portfolio in Chicago, IL. The Maintenance (Helper A) position is responsible for keeping exteriors, common areas, vacant units, sidewalks, and alleyways of the property clean and safe. This position will also be expected to assist in emergency responses and other types of basic maintenance when necessary. Maintenance workers must be customer service focused and are expected to know and uphold safety policies while on the job.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following.

• Complete tasks as assigned by the Head or Assistant Head Janitor or the property manager.
• Participate in a stand-by emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment, based on the manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
• Inspect all units, buildings, and public areas periodically and perform repairs and janitorial assistance as needed.
• Check and replace outside and hallway lights, as well as public area lighting.
• Possess knowledge regarding water and gas meter cutoffs, all apartment fixture cutoffs and sewer cleanouts.
• Keeps in clean and orderly condition the following: office, maintenance room, hallways, porches, public areas (laundry room, basement), back yard, and exterior building.
• Performs minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities using hand tools.
• Cleans and replaces air conditioner filters.
• Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting is maintained.
• Assists in apartment ‘move-in’ and ‘move-out’ inspections and unit turnover.
• Repairs forced air furnaces and minor repairs to steam and hot water systems.
• Participates in all maintenance projects.
• Performs light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Performs light plumbing work such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Replaces broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, and locks.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to provide strong working knowledge of maintenance and repair practices and techniques.
• Minimum of 3 years of equivalent level experience, preferably in similar setting.
• A minimum of one year experience in a customer service-related industry and one year apartment maintenance experience combined.
• Must have or obtain UPCS Inspections certification.
• Can aid in and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance (I.e., janitorial, custodial, gardening, painting, etc.).
• Must have or be able to attain/maintain union certifications as required by the position and the bargaining agreement.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish may be required depending on resident demographic needs.
• Provide your own hand tools.
• Vehicle, insurance, and safe driving record.
• Must be willing to travel to various locations if needed.
• Proof of COVID Vaccine or if you need Religious/Medical exemption forms can be provided.

SEIU Local 1 Union benefits and training available.