Commercial Maintenance Technician

Commercial Maintenance Technician

Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois Country: United States Category: Facilities Workplace

Location: Onsite Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Posted Date: October 15, 2026 Job ID: 652838

Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Maintenance Technician Location: Arlington Heights, IL Pay: 25-30/hour Work Schedule: 1st Shift (M-F, 8am - 4pm some nights and weekends depending on work orders) Start: ASAP

Job Summary

Responsible for delivering effective, efficient, and timely delivery of the Company's line of services to multiple customers within an assigned geographic territory. Is provided a company vehicle and tools and travels to a variety of customer sites to maintain commercial properties.

Performs preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and general service of buildings, equipment, and grounds. Conducts face-to-face relationships with customers to provide quality workmanship and high work standards while maintaining a professional working environment.

Utilizes multiple trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, and additional skills as needed to solve maintenance problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes preventative maintenance and repairs per work order requirements. Self-performs the following duties in compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards:
• Building Maintenance
• • Performs minor plumbing maintenance on existing systems including, but not limited to:
• • Repairing and unclogging toilets and urinals.
• • Replacing and maintaining valve assemblies, toilets, and faucet fixtures.
• • Repairing and maintaining sensors for automatic flush kits.
• • Performs routine painting, carpentry work, and general maintenance as necessary to maintain supported facilities in like-new condition (e.g., repairing drywall, preparing surfaces, and matching paint for a uniform appearance).
• • Repairs and performs routine maintenance on walls, floors, and doors, including painting and touch-up work necessary for the beautification of customer facilities.
• • Performs minor electrical maintenance, as permitted by state licensing requirements, including:
• • Repairing or replacing fixtures, wall switches, and outlets.
• • Replacing light bulbs, ballasts, and sockets as necessary.

Inspections & Documentation

• Completes service inspections and asset inspections as needed.
• Fully utilizes technology (tablet, smartphone) to:
• Access and complete work orders, including documenting services provided.
• Create and submit Service Reports and Quality Inspection images and reports.
• Submit timesheets, expense reports, and purchase card logs.
• Obtains necessary materials and supplies to complete assigned tasks.

Customer Service

• Creates a positive climate with the client and promotes customer satisfaction.
• Maintains timely and consistent communication with customers and internal support teams.
• Provides estimates for larger projects and services needed by onsite customers.

Safety & Compliance

• Obtains and completes required safety and compliance training.
• Attends weekly safety meetings.
• Performs all work in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or Degree/Certification, or equivalent professional experience in Landscaping, Trades (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, etc.), or Specialty Floor Care preferred.

Experience

• Two to five years of general maintenance experience, including minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

• Any combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities described.

• Related work experience in one or more building trades required.

• Commercial services experience highly preferred.

• Licenses & Certifications

• Must possess applicable certifications and licenses.

• Valid driver's license in good standing.

• Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, including safety policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in individual and small group situations.

• Technical Qualifications & Skills

• Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner and communicate work order status through designated business processes.

• Ability to use handheld devices and business systems, including document management software.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency requirements, and Company directives related to building operations and workplace safety.

• Perform assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance.

• Maintain knowledge of and comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) standards and Company Safety policies.

• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Ability to travel locally on a daily basis between customer properties.

• The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.