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MAINTENANCE WORKER

Yerington, NV

$19/hr

The Maintenance Worker performs work orders such as general building maintenance, changing light bulbs, minor electrical repairs, repairing drywall, painting, sheetrock, adjusting locks and hardware ...

Serra Saginaw

Building maintenance / Janitor

Saginaw, MI · On-site

$14 - $18.50/hr

Perform general building maintenance and repairs * Maintain showroom, offices, service department ... Working in heat, cold, and noisy environments Work Environment * Automotive dealership setting

Serra Saginaw

Building maintenance / Janitor

Saginaw, MI · On-site

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

Perform general building maintenance and repairs * Maintain showroom, offices, service department ... Working in heat, cold, and noisy environments Work Environment * Automotive dealership setting

POCONO SPRINGS CIVIC ASSOC INC

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Maintenance Worker

Newfoundland, PA · On-site

$20/hr

Maintenance Worker We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Maintenance Worker to help maintain our ... General building maintenance, repairs, and upkeep * Road and driveway maintenance * Pothole repair ...

Rite of Passage

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Yerington, NV · On-site

$19/hr

The Maintenance Worker performs work orders such as general building maintenance, changing light bulbs, minor electrical repairs, repairing drywall, painting, sheetrock, adjusting locks and hardware ...

Alterra

Building Maintenance Worker I

Big Bear Lake, CA · On-site

$21.28 - $25.54/hr

Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) * Basic skills in one or more of the ... building trades, such as painting, carpentry, or other recognized crafts for the purpose of ...

William Paterson University

... Building Maintenance Worker at William Paterson University. The building custodian will be ... General questions related to this application process, please contact humanresources@wpunj.edu.

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How much do general building maintenance worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for general building maintenance worker in the United States is $20.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between General Building Maintenance Worker vs Custodian?

AspectGeneral Building Maintenance WorkerCustodian
CertificationsMay require HVAC, electrical, or plumbing certificationsTypically no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentPerforms repairs, inspections, and maintenance across various building systemsFocuses on cleaning, sanitation, and basic upkeep of facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in commercial, industrial, and institutional settings for maintenance tasksCommonly employed in schools, offices, and public buildings for cleaning roles

While both roles support building upkeep, the General Building Maintenance Worker handles repairs and system maintenance, whereas the Custodian primarily focuses on cleaning and sanitation. The Maintenance Worker often requires specialized certifications and performs a broader range of tasks, making their role more technical compared to the Custodian's cleaning focus.

What does a general building maintenance worker do?

A general building maintenance worker performs routine repairs, inspections, and upkeep of buildings and facilities. They handle tasks such as fixing plumbing, electrical issues, painting, and maintaining HVAC systems, often using hand and power tools. The role requires physical activity, attention to safety procedures, and sometimes certifications in specific trades.

What is considered a general building maintenance worker?

A general building maintenance worker is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the physical structures and systems of buildings, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry. They often perform routine tasks, troubleshoot issues, and may use tools like hand and power tools, with some roles requiring certifications or knowledge of safety protocols.

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Infographic showing various General Building Maintenance Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,409 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Building Maintenance Worker

Chicago, IL • On-site

The University of Chicago
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

University Of Chicago rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Department
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About the Department
Facilities Services supports the mission of the University of Chicago through efforts to maintain and enhance the University campus and environment and provide superior client service to our community including faculty, students, staff, neighbors and visitors.
Job Information
Job Summary:
Facilities Services (FS) is tasked with operating the University's undergraduate, graduate, faculty and staff housing on campus and in the Hyde Park-Kenwood neighborhood. Reporting to a Facilities Manager, this position provides standard and conference room service, room turnover, access, and event set-up for residence hall operations. This position can perform any and all duties of lower classifications in same occupational group.
Responsibilities:
  • Regular attendance is required to perform all essential functions of this position.
  • As directed, performs non-mechanical repair and other services in common and student room space.
  • Work orders may include light bulb changing, light carpentry, touch-up painting, minor damage to furniture, window treatments, and storm window and screen removal, repair, cleaning & installation.
  • Incumbent shall have a commitment to providing best-practice level of customer service to residents and the community.
  • Generates follow up work orders for requests that require the services of engineers or skilled trades.
  • Maintain and ensure the orderly appearance of adjoining areas and special equipment that support student life including site amenities such as loading docks, grills, patios, decks, exterior stairwells, green roofs and bicycle racks to maintain safe and presentable areas of travel accessible paths.
  • Provide significant physical support for snow shoveling and removal, policing litter at entrances and exterior refuse collection.
  • Position provides entrance and lobby monitoring for cleanliness and emergency response cleaning.
  • Performs non-mechanical repair and other services necessary for room / apartment turnover between student or residence staff occupancy which may also include household moving.
  • May include post-occupancy inspections, bulk content removal and disposal, furniture inventory and repair, window treatments, window screens and storms, light bulb replacement, minor plumbing, light carpentry, access coordination, follow-up and final quality inspection.
  • Generates follow up work orders for requests that require the service of engineers or skilled trades.
  • Completes daily tasks including but not limited to: Loading dock organization and cleaning, exterior trash monitoring and collection, entrance and lobby monitoring and cleaning.
  • Performs emergency response cleaning, off season apartment and dorm room cleaning and summer conference room cleaning.
  • Performs various cleaning, minor turnover maintenance and linen/towel/accessory coordination and distribution and room make-up tasks as scheduled and described herein to provide short-term conference and guest room/apartment turnover.
  • Performs all work required for setting up, moving, removing, cleaning and preparing for event setup in support of programs as directed.
  • Performs and participates in office-wide programs, initiatives, and relationships and collaborating with colleagues.
  • Serves as an ambassador for clients and residence staff. Examples include resident staff moves, recommending products, accepting deliveries, storage room management and oversight on open days, furniture and supply inventory management, installing common bath dispensers, and bicycle room clean-outs.
  • Key member of the team supporting annual move-ins and move-outs with heavy student and family contact.
  • Provides room or common space access and oversight for students, FS trades, outside contractors, and management and for scheduled inspections by management, professional consultants or contractors.
  • May provide coordination of activities with janitorial contractor and assist in new staff training orientation.
  • Responds promptly to emergency situations such as water leaks and fire alarms.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institutions required.

Experience:
  • Extensive experience as skilled janitor/housekeeper or maintenance specialist for a residential property with demonstrated experience with service and minor repair typical of a furnished residential property required.

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Valid Driver's License required. Must successfully complete the University's Motor Vehicle Records process.
  • Completion of a maintenance apprentice program or certificate program preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to use or learn to use a range of position related software applications required. These may include standard software packages as well as networked systems, email, the Web and other types of information structures,required.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and understand basic documentation such as help screens and departmental handouts required.
  • Adhere to F/A Core Values, including, but not limited to collaboration, safety, service, efficiency and effectiveness, credibility, responsiveness, quality, accountability and respect.
  • Demonstrated organization skills to manage and complete multiple requests simultaneously required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with supervision to identify and describe work task priorities required.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead the work of others required.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact and courtesy with patrons, staff, faculty, students and others required.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing required.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize and resolve or refer problems and conflicts required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
  • Must be capable of strenuous daily physical activity such as snow shoveling and removal, walking, crouching, kneeling, climbing, lift up to 50 pounds, carrying, driving, and cleaning.
  • Ability to work efficiently, professionally and safely with tools of the maintenance trade, snow blowers, snow shovels and small hand tools.
  • Ability to occasionally work from ladders or lifts up to ten feet.
  • Requisition materials and supplies as needed for projects so as to ensure productive and efficient use of skills and time.

Pay Range:
  • $21.61 per hour

Required Documents:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • References

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Benefit Eligibility
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Range
$18.37 - $21.61
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Union
022- Local 743, I.B.T. Service Maintenance
Job is Exempt
No
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Yes
Posting Date
2026-07-07
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

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