Chicago - Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

Happy Camper • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Happy Hospitality is seeking a reliable, organized, hands-on Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to support multiple Chicago restaurant locations. The role focuses on general facility upkeep, deep cleaning projects, organization, seasonal setups and decorations, and minor maintenance tasks. This is not a highly technical maintenance position; specialized electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial kitchen equipment repairs are generally handled by professional service companies. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, flexible, and takes pride in keeping restaurants clean, organized, functional, and looking their best. The position is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt, with a primarily Monday–Friday daytime schedule (for example, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) and travel among Chicago restaurant locations. Occasional availability may be required for urgent situations, special projects, seasonal installations, or restaurant needs. The hourly rate is $21–$24, based on experience, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Offers are contingent on a motor vehicle record review that meets the insurance carrier’s requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities, restaurants, hospitality, cleaning, construction, or a similar hands-on role is preferred.
• Comfort using basic hand and power tools.
• Functional English to understand work instructions, communicate with managers, and receive assignments.
• Ability to work independently and complete a daily task list.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• Reliability, punctuality, responsibility, and flexibility.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort performing physical work and using ladders when necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation, as the position requires travel between multiple restaurant locations.
• Availability primarily Monday through Friday, with flexibility for occasional emergencies, seasonal installations, or special projects.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Offers are contingent on a motor vehicle record review that meets the insurance carrier’s requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities, restaurants, hospitality, cleaning, construction, or a similar hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Support general maintenance and minor repairs across multiple restaurant locations.
• Perform and assist with deep cleaning projects, particularly in kitchens, storage areas, equipment areas, and other back-of-house spaces.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage and maintenance areas.
• Assist with seasonal decorations, holiday setups, and special-event installations.
• Move, assemble, install, and organize furniture, shelving, decorations, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance such as painting, patching, caulking, changing light bulbs, replacing hardware, and other minor repairs.
• Identify facility or equipment issues and communicate when a professional contractor is needed.
• Assist with receiving, moving, and organizing maintenance supplies and materials.
• Travel between restaurant locations based on daily operational needs.
• Assist with occasional urgent maintenance needs or special projects outside the regular schedule when necessary.
• Be available for occasional early-morning, evening, or weekend work for urgent repairs, seasonal installations, or special events, with advance notice whenever possible.
• Coordinate access and walkthroughs with outside vendors and contractors, and confirm that work is completed.
• Keep a simple log of completed tasks, open issues, and supplies used, and communicate needs to the supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures, including proper ladder use, safe chemical handling, unplugging or locking out equipment before cleaning, and wearing provided PPE.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Paid leave and paid sick leave for all employees, per the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.
• 50% dining discounts during shifts.
• 25% dining discounts at other Happy Hospitality locations.
• Referral incentive for referring friends, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule in a fun, family-friendly team environment.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed