Handyman (Yellow Jacket Maintenance)

About this role

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 in preventative maintenance, multi-trade repairs, and property upkeep, helping protect long-term property value.

Position Overview
We are hiring a Maintenance Technician / Handyman with strong multi-trade experience to support residential and HOA properties.
This role is ideal for someone skilled in electrical, drywall, painting, and exterior repairs who takes pride in high-quality work, reliability, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
Complete maintenance, repair, and installation work orders across multiple properties
Perform electrical repairs (outlets, switches, lighting, GFCIs, ceiling fans, breaker panels)
Handle drywall repair, patching, and installation
Execute interior and exterior painting and staining
Perform exterior maintenance (siding, fascia, gutters, seal coating)
Troubleshoot and repair lighting systems and fixtures
Maintain a clean, safe, and professional job site
Communicate effectively with property managers and HOA clients
Manage time efficiently and complete jobs right the first time

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
Roofing experience
Masonry experience
Welding experience

Requirements
What You’ll Need
Requirements
3–5+ years of maintenance technician, handyman, or multi-trade experience
Experience working in residential, HOA, or property management environments
Strong knowledge of electrical, drywall, and general repairs
Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly (up to 100 lbs occasionally)
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Own basic hand tools
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to participate in an on-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