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Maintenance Technician

Youth Outreach Services
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Maintenance Technician

Location: Chicago, IL
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Rate: $17 to 18 per hour.


About the Role:

We’re looking for a hands-on, reliable Maintenance Technician to help keep our YOS properties clean, safe, and functioning smoothly. You’ll work under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor to handle day-to-day maintenance tasks, repairs, and safety checks.

What You’ll Do:

Perform basic manual labor, including:

  • Trash removal

  • Restocking cleaning and bathroom supplies

  • Light landscaping

  • Basic furniture repairs

  • Complete monthly safety inspections at our outpost offices

  • Deliver internal mail twice a week to various locations

  • Support emergency maintenance requests when needed (on-call support)

  • Work safely and monitor any contractor work on our properties

  • Assist with special projects and other maintenance duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Some experience in maintenance or general labor preferred

  • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment

  • Comfortable working indoors and outdoors, including in wet or humid conditions

  • Basic understanding of safety procedures and general maintenance tools

  • Good communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions

  • Comfortable working around diverse teams and communities.

Additional Info:

  • This role involves physical work: standing, lifting, bending, and working in a variety of weather conditions.

  • Must be able to work near machinery and handle tools safely.

  • May occasionally work in high places or around fumes/dust.

Benefits, Full-time:

  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability options
  • 403(b) Retirement
  • Paid Time off (PTO)
  • Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
  • Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness


If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today!

Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace, and compliance with this policy is a condition of continued employment.

Youth Outreach Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $17 - $18

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