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Facilities Trades Instructor


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Help Maintain Great Buildings While Developing Great Technicians

Were looking for a skilled maintenance professional who loves teaching just as much as troubleshooting.

Our maintenance team keeps a busy historic facility operating every day. From preventive maintenance and work orders to repairing aging building systems and tackling unexpected challenges no two days are ever the same. We need someone who not only has strong technical skills but also enjoys sharing their knowledge with others.

Whether youve taught at a trade school trained apprentices mentored technicians on the job or simply have a passion for helping others grow this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Youll work alongside our maintenance team coaching technicians in real-world situations while helping maintain a complex commercial facility. This is a hands-on role where youll demonstrate best practices build technical skills and help create the next generation of exceptional maintenance professionals.

What Youll Do
  • Teach practical skills including HVAC plumbing electrical carpentry painting drywall mechanical systems and general building maintenance.
  • Review technicians work onpreventive maintenance work orders repairs and troubleshooting across the facility.
  • Coach and mentor maintenance technicians while working side by side in the field.
  • Turn everyday maintenance work into learning opportunities for the team.
  • Develop simple training materials standard operating procedures and hands-on learning exercises.
  • Help onboard and train new maintenance employees.
  • Evaluate technician skill levels and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Demonstrate safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment.
  • Share industry best practices and encourage continuous learning.
  • Assist with facility improvement projects and repairs throughout the property.
  • Help maintain high standards for craftsmanship safety and professionalism.
Qualifications
  • 5 years of experience in commercial facilities maintenance or one or more skilled trades.
  • Strong working knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical carpentry drywall painting and general building systems.
  • Experience teaching mentoring coaching or training others either formally or informally.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patient encouraging and passionate about helping others succeed.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable working in an older building where every day brings new challenges.
  • Self-motivated adaptable and team oriented.
Preferred Experience
  • Trade school or vocational instructor
  • Union apprenticeship trainer
  • Technical education or workforce development
  • Commercial facilities maintenance
  • Hospitality recreation or club maintenance
  • Building automation or mechanical systems
  • CMRT CMRP OSHA or trade certifications
What Success Looks Like
  • Maintenance technicians become more confident and capable across multiple trades.
  • Work orders are completed safely efficiently and with high-quality workmanship.
  • Preventive maintenance is completed consistently reducing equipment failures.
  • Team members continuously develop new technical skills.
  • Knowledge is shared openly creating a culture of learning and craftsmanship.
  • Our buildings remain safe reliable and well maintained despite the challenges of an aging facility.
Why Join Us

Youll be part of a maintenance team that takes pride in solving problems and keeping a busy facility operating at its best. Every day presents something different and youll have the opportunity to use your experience not only to repair buildings but also to develop the people who maintain them.

If youve reached the point in your career where your greatest satisfaction comes from helping others master the trades wed love to meet you.


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