Facilities Maintenance Technician

Red Tail Acquisitions•Oak Park, IL

14d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum one year of maintenance technician experience required, multifamily experience preferred
Beginner experience in two or more trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, preferred
High school education or equivalent is preferred
Accurately perform basic mathematical functions
Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth through our company’s continuing education programs
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.
All employees, as a condition of employment, are required to become members of the Union on the 31st calendar day following either the effective date of the applicable collective bargaining agreement or the 31st day of their employment, whichever occurs later. Employees must maintain membership in good standing with the Union for the duration of the agreement, in accordance with the Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947, as amended.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of appliances preferred
EPA Universal Certification preferred
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification preferred
Basic computer and internet knowledge preferred
Ability to use on-site resident management software preferred

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-insand 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-effectivemanner
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 Supervisor
Complete additional tasks or duties assigned by community leadership
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