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Facility Maintenance Helper

U-Haul · Chicago, IL · $15.00–$28.35 an hour · Moonlighter

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a more experienced tradesperson. How did you make their job easier?

What they are checking: Whether they can be a good helper who anticipates needs and learns by watching.

Tell me about a time you found a bigger problem than you expected during a repair.

What they are checking: Whether they report issues honestly instead of covering them up with a quick fix.

We do hands-on working interviews. What would you want us to see about how you work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that their effort and care will be judged by real work.

What would you do

You'll be helping at moving centers and storage centers across an area. How do you feel about driving between sites and changing tasks?

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable with a role that moves around and changes daily.

A customer at a storage center asks you about their unit while you're working. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay polite and point customers to the right people while representing U-Haul well.

You're given three repair requests and only time for two today. How do you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by safety, security and customer impact.

How do you keep track of supplies and tools so nothing goes missing between sites?

What they are checking: Whether they are organized and responsible with company property.

About the work

What kinds of maintenance or repair work have you done before, like painting, plumbing, electrical or carpentry?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on skills they can use right away across many facilities.

How would you safely use a ladder to replace a light outside a storage building?

What they are checking: Whether they take basic job safety seriously when working at height or with power.

Which hand and power tools are you comfortable using?

What they are checking: Whether their tool skills match the work they would be doing.

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The full job description

As published by U-Haul.

United States This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship. Compensation Range: $15.00 to $28.35 Hourly Location: 4100 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60639 United States of America The Facility Maintenance Helper will assist in the facility maintenance of all U-Haul Moving Centers, Storage Centers and other U-Haul facilities within a geographical area. Our motto is ' Hire Fast, Pay Fast .' You can start today and get paid today! Schedule two hands-on working interviews and get paid for each. We also offer a $100 hiring bonus! In addition, we offer a $300 cash bonus , paid upon completion of U-Haul Equipment Inspection and Verification through our 1-2-3 Punch Certification Program at retail stores. U-Haul Offers: • Career stability • Opportunities for advancement • Mindset App Reimbursement • Gym Reimbursement Program • Health insurance & Prescription plans, if eligible • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible • Life insurance • MetLaw Legal program • MetLife auto and home insurance • Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more • 401(k) Savings Plan • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • 24-hour physician available for kids • Dental & Vision Plans • Business travel insurance • You Matter EAP • LifeLock Identity Theft Protection • Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program Primary responsibilities include: • Effectively work with a variety of hand/ power tools. • Perform general maintenance, installation, repair and service. • Perform work requiring nailing, sawing, cutting, painting and basic facility maintenance • Perform clean-up duties at renovation sites. • Complete work requests in a timely and professional manner. • Assists skilled workers in the performance of all duties when necessary. • Participate in ongoing continuous U-Haul education through U-Haul University. Requirements: • Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record to operate commercial motor vehicles • Adhere to all local state (provincial) and federal vehicular regulations while driving. Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts or machines, fumes or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves or shields. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs assisted or unassisted. U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team. U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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