Roles › Building Maintenance Worker
Chicago, IL
Building Maintenance Worker jobs in Chicago, IL
3 open roles from 2 employers. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
2 employers are hiring here: Jones Lang LaSalle and University of Chicago. 1 of the 3 publishes a pay range, running $18.37 to $21.61 an hour. The rest do not say. Every posting is full time. The most recent went up on Oct 1, 2026.
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Open roles
What it pays here
Only some employers publish a range. These are the ones that did, as written in their own postings:
- $18.37–$21.61 an hour
What they ask building maintenance worker candidates here
Drawn from the 3 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
A faucet in an office restroom won't stop dripping. Walk me through how you'd fix it.
What they are checking: Basic plumbing know-how and a step-by-step approach, including shutting off water first.
What safety steps do you take before replacing an electrical receptacle?
What they are checking: Whether they shut off power, verify it is dead and follow lockout practices.
Tell me about a time you found a small problem in a building before it became a big one.
What they are checking: Attention to detail and a proactive habit of reporting issues early.
You get three work orders at once: a clogged drain, a broken ceiling tile and a burned-out light in a hallway. How do you prioritize?
What they are checking: Judgment about safety, impact on occupants and urgency.
How do you handle working in a space while tenants or employees are around?
What they are checking: Professional conduct and courtesy in an occupied client property.
You're asked to do a task you've never done before. What do you do?
What they are checking: Honesty about limits and willingness to ask a skilled technician for help.
What tools do you carry for everyday maintenance, and how do you take care of them?
What they are checking: Practical readiness for the job and whether they take care of the tools they rely on.
How would you install a whiteboard on drywall so it stays put?
What they are checking: Carpentry basics like finding studs and choosing the right anchors.
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