Handyman (Yellow Jacket Maintenance)

Yellow Jacket Maintenance Services (YJM) is a trusted maintenance and repair partner serving community associations (HOAs, condos, and residential properties) across the Chicagoland area. We specialize inpreventative maintenance, multi-trade repairs, and property upkeep, helping protect long-term property value.

Position Overview

We are hiring aMaintenance Technician / Handymanwith strongmulti-trade experienceto support residential and HOA properties.

This role is ideal for someone skilled inelectrical, drywall, painting, and exterior repairswho takes pride in high-quality work, reliability, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Completemaintenance, repair, and installation work ordersacross multiple properties
• Performelectrical repairs(outlets, switches, lighting, GFCIs, ceiling fans, breaker panels)
• Handledrywall repair, patching, and installation
• Executeinterior and exterior painting and staining
• Performexterior maintenance(siding, fascia, gutters, seal coating)
• Troubleshoot and repairlighting systems and fixtures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional job site
• Communicate effectively withproperty managers and HOA clients
• Manage time efficiently and complete jobsright the first time

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Roofing experience
• Masonry experience
• Welding experience

Requirements

What You’ll Need

• Requirements
• 3–5+ years ofmaintenance technician, handyman, or multi-trade experience
• Experience working inresidential, HOA, or property management environments
• Strong knowledge ofelectrical, drywall, and general repairs
• Ability to lift50 lbs regularly (up to 100 lbs occasionally)
• Valid driver’s license andreliable transportation
• Own basic hand tools
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to participate in anon-call rotation

Disability Accommodation Notice

Disclosure of a disability is a personal decision. Employees who require a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to request it prior to their first day of work. To evaluate accommodation requests, Human Resources may request documentation, including a doctor’s note, depending on the nature of the accommodation and on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation; $30–$35 per hour, based on skills and experience
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• 40-hour work week with overtime as needed
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Front-loaded paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee