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Maintenance Technician

Lifespace Communities · Geneva, IL · $23.76–$32.66 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a repair you weren't sure how to do. How did you figure it out?

What they are checking: Whether they solve problems safely and know when to ask for help.

How do you finish work on time and within budget?

What they are checking: Whether they plan their work and materials carefully, which the supervisor will rely on.

What would you do

A resident calls about a leaking faucet while you're in the middle of a bigger project. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance urgent resident needs with planned work and supervisor priorities.

How do you work in a resident's apartment respectfully?

What they are checking: Whether they treat apartments as homes, explain what they are doing and clean up when done.

A snowstorm hits overnight. What do you do to keep walkways safe for residents?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that ice is a major fall risk and act early with snow blowers and salt.

You notice a fire door that doesn't close properly. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize life safety issues and fix or report them right away.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd patch and finish a hole in drywall so it can't be seen after painting.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on skills in drywall repair, which the posting names.

What does a preventive maintenance routine look like for a building like this?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the value of catching problems before they break and affect residents.

How do you take care of your tools and equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they keep tools in good shape and report what needs replacing, as the posting asks.

What safety steps do you follow when using power tools?

What they are checking: Whether they protect themselves and residents when working in occupied spaces.

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The full job description

As published by Lifespace Communities.

Community: GreenFields of Geneva Address: 0N801 Friendship Way Geneva, Illinois 60134 Pay Range $23.76-$32.66+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences. At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our amazing Maintenance team today! A few details about the role: • Perform assigned maintenance duties and routine preventive maintenance. Identify deficiencies and follow procedure for correcting problems. • Maintain all tools, equipment, and supplies in proper condition, and notifies supervisors to ensure adequate replacements are available as needed. • Assist with refurbishment projects and repairs. • Complete work within scheduled time frame, according to budget and priority set by supervisor. • Install, finish, repair, paint, remove and dispose of drywall or other material. • Pick up and deliver supplies. • Operate maintenance equipment not limited to hand or power tools, company vehicles, or snow blowers. And here’s what you need to apply: • High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational or technical education preferred. • A minimum of one-year experience working in building maintenance or construction. • Certification, license or equivalent as required under state and/or local regulation to operate or repair certain equipment. • A state issued driver’s license with a driving record clear of infractions as defined by current insurance mandates. Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization. Equal Opportunity Employer

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