Maintenance Technician - Miriam Apartments

Mercy Housing•Chicago, IL

8d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At Mercy Housing, you’ll build a meaningful career creating homes, hope, and opportunity. Join a mission-driven team committed to justice, respect, mercy, inclusion, and personal growth—where your work transforms lives and communities. The successful Maintenance Technician will complete preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and apartment turnovers. As part of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of cleanliness, customer service, and a hazard-free environment. This is an on-site position. Miriam Apartments provides 66 units of supportive housing.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of basic building maintenance required either through training or experience.
Take direction from the supervisor.
Read, write, do basic math, and follow instructions.
Flexible to change work plans.
Maintain a professional personal appearance.
Legally operate a motor vehicle (valid driver's license and insurance).
Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year in skilled maintenance work.
Technical training in one or more building trades preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
Cleans up after work is complete.
Performs repairs on the property, including painting, basic carpentry or wall repair, plumbing, and electrical.
Cleans apartments during turnover process, as directed.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental (free basic dental available), and vision options
15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
403b + match
Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday), early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
Paid time off to volunteer
Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
Employer paid Life Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Plan
Pet Insurance options