Facilities Technician

Position Title Facilities Service Technician

Supervisory Relationship Facilities Manager

Organization General Description

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

General Job Description

The Resurrection Project has an immediate need for Facilities Service Technicians located at our Pilsen, Little Village and Melrose Park properties. The Service Technician will assist in day-to-day maintenance operations and complete general maintenance work orders, service requests, and execute vacant apartment “Turns” or “Make-Readies” as assigned by the Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager, and Make Ready Manager so as to maintain the exterior and interior of TRP’s commercial and residential buildings.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Perform general repair and maintenance such as, but not limited to the following:

· Basic electrical repairs such as light bulb replacement, GFCI, toggle switch and outlet replacements.

· Basic plumbing repairs such as shower, toilet, faucet, vanity, drains, and sink fixture issues.

· Basic carpentry repairs such as doors, door jambs, locks, cabinets, countertops, window sash, windowsills, and window screen repairs or replacements.

· Participates in vacant unit turn-over process which is our “Make-Ready” program to help ensure that vacant apartments are quickly assessed, assigned, and made ready for new prospect/resident move in.

· Visually inspect buildings and grounds during daily work and report anything in need of repair, replacement, or extra ordinary circumstances regarding the properties or its occupants to the Facilities Superintendent, Facilities Manager and/or Facilities Supervisor.

· Maintains assigned buildings neat and organized by routinely performing exterior and interior grounds and basic cleaning of common areas inside and out by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down of hard surfaces

· Removes garbage from all trash cans and waste baskets. Garbage cans, dumpsters, chute-rooms, and surrounding areas must be kept up and free of trash and debris.

· Responds to TRP staff, partners, department heads, apartment residents and commercial tenants in a

professional, courteous, and timely manner.

· Abides by our computerized, Yardi, maintenance work-order program when completing work-orders and service requests. Providing detailed information on services performed and parts utilized to execute and satisfy said services.

· Treats all tenants, occupants, residents, and fellow employees with the highest level of concern, care, and respect.

· Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment owned by The Resurrection Project in addition to shop-stock items.

· Keeps work area clean and ensures tools and equipment are in good working condition.

· Maintains safe working conditions for fellow employees, tenants, occupants, and residents.

· Performs duties according to Occupations Safety & Health Act (OSHA) standards.

· Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expand knowledge base.

· Participates in on-going training and education as assigned by Facilities Superintendent and Facilities Manager.

· Wears TRP provided uniforms, shirts, pants, and always maintains a professional appearance.

· Assists with maintenance emergencies when necessary, such as emergency floods, snow removal, and after-hours duty/on-call schedules.

· Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled to a satisfactory level.

Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership

Essential Knowledge and Skills

· High school diploma or GED and one year certification from a college or technical/vocational trade- school program in a related field.

· Alternatively, to the above, 3 years equivalent in Facilities-Maintenance field.

· Experience in the multi-family, hospitality and/or facilities-maintenance field.

· Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance repair tasks.

· Thorough and attentive to directives and guidance provided by immediate supervision.

· Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as work-orders/service-request, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems/Controls, Internet, and Email.

· Must be highly motivated and demonstrate and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

· Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Access to a motor vehicle, valid driver’s license, with proof of insurance, and ability to travel within the TRP portfolio.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

· Must be able to climb step and extension ladders.

· Subject to indoor/outdoor noise, vibration, weather, and other environmental conditions.

· Lifting, carrying weights of 50 lbs., climbing, standing, crawling/kneeling, and repetitive motions.

· Must comply with safety protocols and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face mask, mouth and nose covering, gloves, and back support as needed.

· Lack of heating, reduced ventilation, lack of air conditioning, odors, noise, animals, heights, infectious diseases, irregular hours due to work conditions & exposure to inclement weather.

· This position is an essential function with the organization and requires you to be onsite for your scheduled workdays.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt, Essential. An essential employee is defined as an individual who is required to report onsite to maintain the critical services and operational functions of the organization such as, but not limited to, safety, sanitation, and the essential operation of residences, buildings, and services for TRP.

Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

· Dental HMO and PPO

· Vision

· Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid

· Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid

· 403(B) retirement savings plans

· Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account

· Transit Benefit

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26