Facility Maintenance for Pet Hotel

We are looking for a reliable Facility Maintenance person to undertake upkeep and repair tasks at multiple buildings across multiple locations. We’ll rely on you for preventative and emergency repairs.

You must be a jack of all trades with a willingness to learn from others. You must be confident and independent but willing to ask for help when you’re unsure. You must have a proven track record of quality work and perfect attendance. You must be well-organized and perform well under pressure.

We are a luxury hotel for dogs and cats. We offer boarding, day care, training, and bathing/grooming. Our facilities are open 24/7 so owners can drop off or pick up their pets at their convenience. You must be comfortable around dogs and cats.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with planned preventative maintenance on site, including but not limited to proactive and reactive work.
• Plumbing repairs including unblocking sinks, toilets and drains etc.
• Electrical repairs and fixings including light bulbs, switches and light fixtures.
• Minor HVAC repairs and troubleshooting
• Minor appliance repairs and troubleshooting
• Sheetrock repair/patching, texturing and painting
• Repair and replacement of doors, door knobs and metal door frames
• Maintain a comprehensive maintenance document for multiple buildings
• Assist 3rd party vendors and tradespeople with electrical, plumbing or HVAC repairs

Key Competencies:

• Proven professional experience as handyman
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction or supervision
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve using creative solutions
• Ability to receive constructive feedback
• Expert knowledge and ability with tools and common repair equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Well-organized
• Attention to detail
• Must have own tools
• Must be comfortable around dogs
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits:

• 40 hours of sick time annually.
• Free daycare for your pet after your first 30 days.
• Two weeks of free boarding for your dog or cat (during non-peak periods).
• 30% discount on all retail.

You would be responsible for our three Illinois locations; Schiller Park, O'Hare, and West Loop.

Wag Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Key words: animal, animals, dogs, pets, pet hotel, dog daycare, hotel, daycare, dog, pet, pet boarding, dog boarding, cats, cat, cat boarding, kennel, animal care, pet care, animal services, handyman, plumbing, painting, patching, maintenance

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This is a part time position looking for around 20 hours a week. Are you able to work part time?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Handyman/Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $35 - $40