Carpenter / Mechanical Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance work throughout ranch facilities and infrastructure.
• Build, repair, install, and maintain structures including barns, decks, gates, pergolas, retaining walls, flooring, and other wood construction.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment, plumbing systems, electrical components, lighting, pumps, irrigation systems, generators, HVAC equipment, and building utilities.
• Support renovation and property improvement projects by completing framing, finish carpentry, repairs, custom woodwork, and other construction-related tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure building systems and equipment remain safe and operational.
• Coincide with the ordering, staging, and movement of materials, tools, and equipment across multiple work locations.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe job sites while following established safety procedures and company standards.
• Communicate project status, repair needs, schedules, and maintenance activities with property leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Aid in subcontractor coordination and help ensure work is completed according to quality, safety, and project expectations.
• Inspect completed work to verify quality, code compliance, durability, and proper system operation.
• Respond to changing maintenance priorities, seasonal property needs, and repair requests across the ranch.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of carpentry, framing, decking, flooring, gates, retaining walls, and general construction methods.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, irrigation systems, and building utilities.
• Ability to diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, and complete repairs on a variety of building systems and equipment.
• Experience planning projects, organizing materials and tools, and working independently across large properties.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety, and safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated commitment to producing high-quality workmanship while maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Illinois Pay Range

$30 - $35 USD

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