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Job Title: Plumber
Location: Chicagoland Area (Field-Based)
Compensation: $50 - $60/hour
About Yellow Jacket Maintenance Services (YJM)
Yellow Jacket Maintenance Services (YJM) is a trusted home maintenance and repair company serving the Chicagoland area for more than 10 years. We specialize in supporting community associations (HOA/condo) and work closely with HOA Boards and Community Managers to deliver proactive, high-quality maintenance solutions. Our team of multi-trade technicians focuses on efficiency, reliability, and long-term property value.
Position Summary
Yellow Jacket Maintenance Services is hiring Plumbers to perform service, repair, and installation work across residential and multi-family (HOA/condo) properties.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform plumbing service and repair (leaks, fixtures, piping, drains, water heaters, shutoffs, etc.)
- Diagnose and troubleshoot plumbing issues in residential and multi-unit buildings
- Complete preventative maintenance and general repairs (drywall, carpentry, minor electrical, etc.)
- Respond to work orders and service calls across multiple properties
- Communicate with property managers, dispatch, and residents regarding scope and updates
- Ensure compliance with local plumbing codes, safety standards, and company procedures
- Document work completed, materials used, and time via work order system
- Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle (if applicable)
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours/emergency service
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of plumbing, maintenance technician, or handyman experience
- Experience with service-based plumbing (not just new construction)
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently in the field
- Experience with drain cleaning, water heater service, and plumbing fixture repair or installation
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly (75–100 lbs occasionally)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Basic understanding of plumbing systems, codes, and best practices
- English proficiency
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Availability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule that alternates every week
- If you do not hold a Chicago Plumbing License or apprentice status, 5 years of plumbing experience is required
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Chicago Plumbing License or Apprentice experience
- Experience working in residential, apartment, condo, or HOA environments
- Sewer work experience
- Multi-trade experience (electrical, HVAC basics, carpentry)
- Experience using work order / dispatch software
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $50-$60/hour
- Overtime opportunities available
- 40-hour work week with flexibility based on workload
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Front-loaded PTO (paid time off)
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Salary : $50 - $60