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Plumber (Chicago, IL)
Yellow Jacket Maintenance
compensation:
$30–$40/hour (based on experience)
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Plumber
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Yellow Jacket Maintenance Services (YJM) is a trusted home maintenance and repair company serving the Chicagoland area for more than 10 years. We specialize in supporting community associations (HOA/condo) and work closely with HOA Boards and Community Managers to deliver proactive, high-quality maintenance solutions. Our team of multi-trade technicians focuses on efficiency, reliability, and long-term property value.
Position Summary
Yellow Jacket Maintenance Services is hiring Plumbers / Maintenance Technicians to perform service, repair, and installation work across residential and multi-family (HOA/condo) properties. This is a field-based role ideal for candidates with plumbing service experience, strong troubleshooting ability, and general handyman or maintenance skills.
Key Responsibilities
-Perform plumbing service and repair (leaks, fixtures, piping, drains, water heaters, shutoffs, etc.)
-Diagnose and troubleshoot plumbing issues in residential and multi-unit buildings
-Complete preventative maintenance and general repairs (drywall, carpentry, minor electrical, etc.)
-Respond to work orders and service calls across multiple properties
-Communicate with property managers, dispatch, and residents regarding scope and updates
-Ensure compliance with local plumbing codes, safety standards, and company procedures
-Document work completed, materials used, and time via work order system
-Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle (if applicable)
-Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours/emergency service
Requirements
-3+ years of plumbing, maintenance technician, or handyman experience
-Experience with service-based plumbing (not just new construction)
-Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently in the field
-Experience working in residential, apartment, condo, or HOA environments preferred
-Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
-Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly (75–100 lbs occasionally)
-Strong communication and customer service skills
-Basic understanding of plumbing systems, codes, and best practices
-English proficiency
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
-Chicago Plumbing License or Apprentice experience
-Drain cleaning, sewer work, or water heater experience
-Multi-trade experience (electrical, HVAC basics, carpentry)
-Experience using work order / dispatch software
Compensation & Benefits
-$30–$40/hour (based on experience)
-Overtime opportunities available
-40-hour work week with flexibility based on workload
-Monthly cell phone stipend
-Medical, dental, and vision insurance
-Front-loaded PTO (paid time off)
-401(k) with company match up to 4%
-Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Work Environment & Schedule
-Field-based role servicing properties across the Chicagoland suburbs
-Day shift with occasional evening/weekend emergency calls
-Rotating on-call schedule shared across team
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.