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Maintenance Technician

Ameritus Residential
Wheeling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2025

Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

As a Maintenance Technician you will perform interior and exterior preventative and repair maintenance in our apartment community, including but not limited to general maintenance requests, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and appliances. You will be required to communicate effectively with residents, guests, and team members while operating in a safe manner to uphold safety and operations standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct all community maintenance work, resident service requests, punch lists, building inspections, preventative maintenance, and cleaning

Demonstrate safe use of hand and power tools and equipment

Participate in apartment inspections for move-ins and move-outs

Maintain inventory of basic personal tools to complete task requirements including but not limited to a hammer, screwdriver, adjustable wrench, tape measure, and flashlight

Organize, maintain, and utilize provided supplies in a cost-effective manner

Perform on-call service requests and emergency calls as needed

Present an appearance appropriate to the image of the company
Communicate concerns of the community with Community Manager and Facilities Manager

Complete additional tasks or duties assigned by Community Manager and Facilities Manager

The Maintenance Technician must have the ability to install, repair, and/or complete the following items in a responsible and professional manner. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Building systems including heating, cooling, and ventilation

Electrical such as GFIs, fixtures, circuits, receptacles, breakers, switches, and fuses

Plumbing such as toilets, sinks, and disposals

Appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, washers, and dryers

Light carpentry and drywall

Door and window hardware

Window screens and blinds

Wall molding and caulking

Counter tops and cabinets

Vinyl and ceramic flooring covering

Weather preparation and clean up including removing bulk trash

Clean and inspect common area mechanical and storage rooms as needed

Assistance with Make Ready items as needed

Qualifications:

Professional Experience:

Minimum three years of maintenance technician experience required, multifamily experience preferred

Beginner experience in two or more trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, preferred

Working knowledge of appliances preferred

Education:

High school education or equivalent is preferred

Accurately perform basic mathematical functions

EPA Universal Certification preferred

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification preferred

Computer Skills:

Basic computer and internet knowledge preferred

Ability to use on-site resident management software preferred

Physical Demands:

Physical demands may include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The team member will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands. The team member may occasionally be required to climb. Specific vision requirements include the ability to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The team member will be required to work at a personal computer. Must possess the ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends as needed.

Special Requirements:

Learning and Development:

Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth through our company’s continuing education programs

Attendance/Travel:

This position is a full-time position and may require the availability to work some nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. Regular attendance and active participation/planning at company functions and events is also required.

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, & 125 Plan

Retirement Plans

Prepare for retirement and ramp up your 401(k) savings with a 3% employer match.

Group Life, Long-Term, and Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Enjoy 11 paid holidays and accrue anywhere from 2 – 4 weeks of paid vacation as you accumulate years of service. (available after 90 days of employment, full-time employees)

2 weeks of accrued paid vacation annually in the first 2 years of service

3 weeks of accrued paid vacation annually after 2 years of service

4 weeks of accrued paid vacation annually after 5 years of service

Sick Time

Not feeling well? We provide you with 40 hours of sick pay each year.

Referral Bonuses

Great Talent Knows Great Talent - Bonuses provided for hires made through employee referrals

Volunteer Time-Off

If you need a day off to volunteer in your community, we’ll provide you with the support you need.

Discounts

Save with group purchasing discounts on computers and appliances, housing discounts.

Additional Perks Include…..

Generous Emergency On-Call Policy for Facilities Team Members

Competitive Bonus & Commission Structures

Extensive Professional Development Training and Reimbursement Program

Opportunities for Advancement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Experience:

  • Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26

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