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Facility Maintenance Technician

U-Haul · Loves Park, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a complex project you worked on with other technicians.

What they are checking: Whether they work well with a crew, since this role is built on teamwork.

Tell me about a time you taught a coworker a skill.

What they are checking: Whether they share knowledge, which the posting says is part of the culture.

Tell me about a time you found a bigger problem while fixing a small one.

What they are checking: Whether they notice root causes and report them instead of doing a quick patch.

What would you do

You're asked to fix something you've never worked on before. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they learn safely and ask for help rather than guessing on unfamiliar systems.

A repair will close part of a store during business hours. How do you plan it?

What they are checking: Whether they think about customers and staff when scheduling work.

What do you do when a manager wants a job done faster than you think is safe?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate honestly and hold to safe work.

About the work

What kinds of building maintenance have you done, like electrical, plumbing, HVAC or carpentry?

What they are checking: Whether their skills fit the range of work at storage and moving facilities.

A roll-up door on a storage unit is stuck. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose common facility problems methodically.

How do you stay safe when working with electricity or on ladders?

What they are checking: Whether they follow basic safety rules every time.

How do you keep track of parts and tools when you work at different sites?

What they are checking: Whether they are organized enough to avoid wasted trips and lost tools.

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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. Location: 6320 Forest Hills Rd, Loves Park, Illinois 61111 United States of America If you are highly motivated and enjoy collaborating with others, consider joining U-Haul as a Facility Maintenance Technician. In this role you will use your technical skills in concert with other technicians to accomplish complex projects, sharing and learning valuable skills as you go. ***Starting Pay at $25.00+ per hour based on qualifications*** U-Haul Offers: • Full medical coverage, if eligible • Prescription plans, if eligible • Dental and vision plans • Registered Dietitian Program, if eligible • Gym Reimbursement Program • Weight Watchers, if eligible • Virtual doctor visits • Career stability • Opportunities for advancement • Valuable on-the-job training • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® • Business-travel insurance • You Matter Employee Assistance Program • Paid holidays, vacation and sick days, if eligible • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • 401(k) savings plan • Life insurance • Critical illness/group accident coverage • 24-hour physician available for kids • MetLaw Legal Program • MetLife auto and home insurance • Mindset App Program • Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more • LifeLock identity theft protection • Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program • U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership Facility Maintenance Technician Primary Responsibilities: • Inspect, maintain and build new buildings. • Perform general maintenance, installation, repair and service. • Perform preventive maintenance inspections and semiannual roof inspections at various sites. • Effectively work with a variety of hand/power tools. • Pool knowledge with other Facility Maintenance Technicians to accomplish complex projects. • Complete work requests in a timely and professional manner. • Keep track of company truck and gas card. • Participate in ongoing continuous U-Haul education through U-Haul University. Facility Maintenance Technician Minimum Qualifications: • Experience in any of the following areas: electrical, A/C, HVAC, plumbing or landscaping • Valid driver’s license • D.O.T certification (can be sponsored by U-Haul) • Must be 18 or older Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, 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 both indoors and outdoors while remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools and moving 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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