Apprentice Creative Repair Technician

Job overview

The Apprentice Creative Repair Technician role is onsite in Lincolnwood, IL, with repairs performed at different worksites each day. Pay is $21–$25 per hour, including base pay and performance-based bonuses. Surface Experts of Chicago North is a locally owned, owner-operated business supported by an established franchise network. The apprentice completes creative surface repairs and develops repair skills through training, using color matching and problem-solving to address customer needs. Completing multiple repairs, documenting progress, and providing service to tenants and property-management staff supports the team’s daily work and growth toward a Surface Repair Technician role.

What you'll do

• Complete four or more creative repairs at different worksites each day
• provide customer service to tenants and property-management staff
• track work progress and notes in the dispatch tool
• communicate questions to the support team
• use the company’s five-step repair process and custom toolkit
• and problem-solve repairs creatively.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

apprentice repair technician

creative repairs

surface repair

color matching

customer service

dispatch tool

company car

no weekends

no late nights

lincolnwood il

surface experts chicago north

$21–$25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based monthly bonus program
• company car
• free uniforms
• paid time off and holidays
• training and development.

Why this role

The posting states no weekends, late nights, or evenings, though overtime is available. A company car is provided for job duties, and the posting describes a clear path to Surface Repair Technician with a pay raise after training completion.

About the employer

Surface Experts - Chicago North is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Building Finishing Contractors. Sector: 23.