What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Technician position at Saddle and Cycle Club of Chicago?
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Saddle & Cycle Club | Chicago, IL
Saddle & Cycle Club is looking for a dependable, skilled, and hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team and help maintain our Club’s buildings, equipment, and property.
Founded in 1895, Saddle & Cycle Club is a private family club with a longstanding tradition of exceptional service, recreation, and hospitality.
The Role
As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you’ll play an important role in keeping the Club’s facilities safe, functional, and maintained to the high standards our members expect.
This is a hands-on position where you’ll perform general repairs and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot facility issues, assist with building and mechanical systems, and help support the day-to-day needs of our Club.
What You’ll Do
- Perform general maintenance and repairs throughout Club buildings, equipment, furnishings, and property.
- Complete minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, tile, flooring, door, window, and lock repairs.
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, lighting, pumps, and other mechanical systems.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on Club equipment and building systems.
- Regularly inspect facilities and equipment to identify needed repairs or maintenance.
- Respond to and complete assigned maintenance work orders.
- Identify and report significant repair needs and safety concerns.
- Assist with outside contractors and service providers.
- Maintain maintenance supplies, parts, tools, and equipment.
- Keep maintenance shops and work areas clean, safe, and organized.
- Assist with the maintenance of recreational areas, pool equipment, parking areas, and other Club facilities.
- Help with setup and breakdown for Club events and special functions as needed.
- Assist with seasonal responsibilities, including snow and ice removal.
- Respond to facility and equipment emergencies as directed.
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two or more years of general maintenance experience preferred.
- Vocational or technical training in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, or a related trade is a plus.
- Working knowledge of general plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, refrigeration, and building maintenance.
- Comfortable safely operating hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and perform general repairs.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining facilities to a high standard.
- Dependable, organized, and able to prioritize multiple maintenance needs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Previous experience in a private club, hospitality, commercial, or institutional setting is a plus.
Position Details
- Full-Time
- Hourly / Non-Exempt
- Reports to the Facilities Director
- Schedule may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on Club operations and facility needs.
- Active, hands-on position requiring frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, climbing, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
- Indoor and outdoor work throughout the Club property.
Why Saddle & Cycle?
This is a great opportunity to join a Facilities team responsible for maintaining one of Chicago’s premier private clubs.
Our Facilities team supports nearly every aspect of the Club experience—from dining and events to athletics, recreation, and the overall care of our property.
If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, taking pride in your work, and being part of a team where no two days are exactly the same, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary : $25 - $30