Maintenance Tech-Helper A

Atlantic Realty Partners Inc•Chicago, IL

1d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Residential is seeking a highly qualified Maintenance Tech- Helper A for their community SCIO @ Medical District. This role is responsible for the prompt and efficient performance of all assigned tasks by the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager. The position requires continuous self-improvement of skills and expertise, a willingness to accept and follow directions, and a working knowledge of HVAC systems and various appliances (stove, dishwashers, disposals, refrigerators). Additional skill requirements include electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and pool servicing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
One year of experience in facility maintenance and/or mechanical repair required
Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to understand instructions and communicate in basic English

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of HVAC systems
Working knowledge of various appliances, stove, dishwashers, disposals, and refrigerators
Skill in electrical
Skill in plumbing
Skill in painting
Skill in carpentry
Skill in pool servicing

Responsibilities

Maintaining a professional image and attitude in keeping with the objectives of the company and the resident’s welfare.
Reporting to supervisor each morning and as requested, for work assignments, satisfying service requests promptly (within 24 hours) and efficiently. If unusual circumstances make this impossible, the resident must be notified of the reasons for the delay.
Provide twenty-four-hour (24) “Emergency Service” by participating in an on-call rotation for the Maintenance Department.
Informing the supervisor of needed parts and supplies.
Leaving notices in residents’ apartments which state reasons for entrance and an explanation of any work performed.
Observing the condition of any occupied apartments entered, and reporting any unusual circumstances to the supervisor, for example, cleanliness, size and number of pets, appearance of floors, appliances, walls, light fixtures, etc.
Performing make- ready tasks in turnover units as directed.
Keeping the premises clean and in order and employing reasonable diligence in the removal of snow to afford ready access into and past the buildings and garages belonging to the premises.
Knowing the location of all water, gas and power turnoffs, cleanout, traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants as well as the telephone numbers of the police, ambulance service, fire department, power, gas trash and water companies.
Working with supervisor in executing the preventative maintenance schedule for cleaning of furnaces, A/C coils, oiling motors and circulating pumps, exterior painting, changing of filters, replacing of light bulbs in common and public areas, maintain swimming pool and pump rooms, hot water heater equipment as well as trash room. Pressure cleaning and garage cleaning equipment is utilized, as necessary.
Knowing the condition of vacant apartments.
Keeping Track of tools that are under current inventory.
Working with supervisor to keep a clean and orderly shop. Monthly inspections occur for cleanliness, log books and inventory control.
Picking up trash observed on the property while performing normal duties.
Thinking and working safely at all times.
Reporting all needed repairs to the supervisor.
Putting all ashes and other refuse into the receptacles provided by the premises for waste removal.