Janitorial Maintenance Technician

YellowJacket Maintenance is seeking a full-time Janitorial Maintenance Technician to handle cleaning and minor repairs of properties in the Chicago area. If you want an opportunity to grow with a company on the rise, look no further! We pride ourselves in providing the ultimate experience for our clients.  

As a leader in property maintenance services, YellowJacket Maintenance is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to our clients. We take pride in our craftsmanship, responsiveness, and integrity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing excellent service and supporting field operations.

What we offer:

• Compensation starting at $17.50/HR, or depending on experience
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Front loaded PTO
• 401k - Company match up to 4%
• Long and short term disability at no cost to employee

What you’ll do:

• Complete minor repairs (common areas and units)
• Clean common areas of property such as: rotating dumpsters (requires ability to move containers), dusting, vacuuming & mopping, carpet cleaning, window washing, emptying trash containers, cleaning grounds, removing weeds, trimming shrubs, watering plants, snow & Ice removal and replacing light bulbs.
• Complete routine building checks and reports to property managers.
• Adjust HVAC settings on thermostats
• Handle damages, such as, door, lock,  and gate malfunction
• Meet with outside repair contractors as needed
• Pick-up and deliver building supplies as needed

What you’ll need:

• Must be able to perform physical work that sometimes involves heavy lifting.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license
• 2+ years of cleaning experience
• Basic mechanical aptitude, painting and minor repair experience.
• Excellent communication skills and a general understanding of property management is necessary.

About Yellowjacket Maintenance/Westward360:

Yellowjacket Maintenance  is dedicated to providing exceptional community management, rental management and brokerage services. Serving multiple markets throughout the United States, we have the systems, strategies, and expertise to meet the specialized needs of even the most demanding client. With more than 50,000 homes under management, we’re your all-in-one real estate solution.

*Disability Notice: Disclosure is divulging or giving out personal information about a disability. It is important for the employee to provide information about the nature of the disability, the limitations involved, and how the disability affects the ability to learn and /or perform the job effectively. The employer has a right to know if a disability is involved when an employee asks for accommodations. Deciding if, when, and how to share disability-related information with a prospective or current employer can be overwhelming but we ask to please request a required accommodation prior to your first date of work. *Please note, a doctor's note may be requested by Human Resources, depending on the accommodation being requested, on a case-by-case basis.