Apartment Maintenance Technician-Sign on bonus eligible!!
About The Position
Bear Real Estate Group is looking for a reliable and skilled Part-Time Maintenance Technician to support their property, Millbrook Townhomes, located in Cherry Valley, Il. The role involves performing routine maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the upkeep, safety, and appearance of assigned multi-housing communities. This position focuses on basic repairs, vacant unit preparation, and resident service requests, working under the guidance of a Maintenance Technician II or Property Manager. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 is available for candidates hired through direct application channels.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework or certification preferred
- 0–2 years of general maintenance or trade experience
- Ability to perform basic plumbing, electrical, appliance, HVAC, and painting tasks
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn and follow guidance from senior maintenance staff
- Must provide and maintain personal hand tools required to perform job duties
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required
Responsibilities
- Perform basic routine maintenance including painting, minor plumbing and electrical work, basic appliance repairs, and minor HVAC tasks
- Prepare vacant units for new residents, including cleaning, touch-ups, repairing fixtures, and ensuring all appliances are in working order
- Complete resident service requests promptly and professionally
- Assist with seasonal maintenance such as filter changes, exterior upkeep, and common area repairs
- Assist with completing unit inspections, documenting any deficiencies, and reporting any findings to the property manager
- Maintain property grounds, curb appeal, and overall cleanliness of community spaces
- Participate in collecting bids for repairs or projects under the direction of the Property Manager
- Record work order completion and unit readiness status
- Maintain logs for inspections and preventative maintenance tasks including but not limited to snow removal logs, light inspections, elevator inspections, pool logs, lift station logs, fire systems, etc.
- Report deficiencies, damages, and supply needs to the Property Manager
- Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance requests
- Travel to nearby communities as assigned
- Interact professionally with residents, vendors, and team members
- Support senior maintenance staff and assist at other properties as needed
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual merit-based increases
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA and HSA options
- Generous paid time off
- 8+ paid holidays
- Short Term Disability
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Ongoing education, leadership training, and advancement opportunities
- Annual employee appreciation events, team outings, and company-wide recognition programs
- Eligible for performance-based bonuses and commissions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
