Apartment Maintenance Technician - The Clayson

TI Communities•Palatine, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Maintenance Technicians are the trusted heroes who keep our communities running smoothly. Whether tackling urgent repairs or preventive projects, you’ll be the one residents count on to feel safe, cared for, and at home. This role involves diagnosing and repairing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances, keeping common areas clean and safe, providing friendly support to residents, participating in an on-call rotation, and performing basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing duties. The role also includes installation, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of major appliance components, as well as routine HVAC maintenance and repairs. Safety is a key consideration in all tasks performed.

Requirements

Maintenance know-how across multiple trades (HVAC certification a plus).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Reliability and a customer-first attitude.
Team spirit and willingness to jump in where needed.

Nice To Haves

HVAC/EPA and CPO Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Knock out work orders and preventive maintenance with care.
Diagnose and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances.
Keep common areas clean, safe, and welcoming.
Provide helpful, friendly support during resident interactions.
Participate in on-call rotation when your community needs you most.
Basic carpentry duties – including, but not limited to, replacement and repair of interior and exterior doors, windows, deck repair, drywall repair, and painting.
Basic electrical work – including, but not limited to, changing bulbs, ballasts, fixtures, replacing switches, outlets, bathroom ventilation fans, replacement of batteries in alarm panels, exit lights, smoke, and CO2 detectors, etc.
Basic plumbing work – including, but not limited to, backups or leaking drains and toilets, replacement of faucets and garbage disposals, hot water tank installation, etc.
Appliances – installation, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of major components such as motors, pumps, circuit boards, belts, filters, ignitors, etc.
HVAC – routine maintenance and repairs, installation of thermostats, troubleshooting, and replacement of ignitors, sensor, and motors.
Safety – assesses and considers the safety of community residents and staff in performing tasks.