Helper Local ; BJ Wright Court

Helper A Local 1 (BJ Wright Court Apartments)

Chicago, IL, USA

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Winn Companies is looking for a Helper A - Local 1 to join our team at BJ Wright Court Apartments
, a 272-unit mixed-income housing community located in Chicago, IL.

In this role, you will perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, residential common areas, office, grounds and parking lots.

Please note that the selected candidate will need to complete Local 1 Union training upon joining the team: this is a union position and will eligible for benefits provided by the union.

The pay rate for this position is $26.23 per hour. The selected candidate will adhere to the following schedule:
Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM with a rotational on-call schedule every 3 weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs in such areas as, but not limited to, appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, basic electrical, basic plumbing, and basic HVAC.
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating procedures.
• Assist in preparing vacant apartments for market ready status in accordance to company standards.
• Maintain grounds and curb appeal through snow removal, landscaping, and trash management activities.
• Be available for on-call activity during off-hours and emergencies based on a pre-determined schedule and need.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant maintenance experience.
• Ability to complete the Local 1 Union training upon hire.
• General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, appliances, HVAC, and/or carpentry.
• Ability to provide basic hand tools necessary to perform daily duties.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak and understand basic English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical training.
• CAMT certification.

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About Us

Winn Companies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you r passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.

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Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.