Maintenance Technician I - Arrive North Shore

Trinity Property Consultants•Highwood, IL

14h

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I supports property upkeep, completes routine repairs, and develops foundational trade skills for advancement within multifamily maintenance. The position includes maintaining grounds and common areas; completing service requests and make-ready tasks; assisting with inspections, preventive maintenance, seasonal preparation, and storm response; and responding to on-call and emergency requests. The technician follows safety and compliance requirements, keeps work and storage areas clean, and maintains a basic personal tool kit. The role may include additional duties consistent with the position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with participation in an on-call rotation. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is required as needed. Compensation is $25 to $27 per hour, depending on experience, plus lease renewal bonuses. The position involves regular sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and use of hands and arms. It may require lifting up to 50 pounds independently and promptly responding to visual and auditory alarms. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions. Administrative work at a personal computer and use of mobile devices in the field are required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of maintenance or porter experience; multifamily experience is preferred.
Beginner-level exposure to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or painting.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to safely operate hand tools and basic power tools to complete minor repairs.
Understanding of chemical safety procedures.
Basic computer and mobile literacy and familiarity with work-order systems.
Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds independently.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors under varied weather conditions.
Ability to respond promptly to visual and auditory alarms.
Professional and respectful conduct with residents and teammates; reliability, punctuality, safety focus, willingness to learn, and responsiveness to supervisor direction and feedback.

Nice To Haves

Multifamily maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain property grounds and common areas.
Complete routine service requests and make-ready tasks.
Perform paint touch-ups and minor repairs.
Replace basic hardware, fixtures, screens, and outlets.
Assist with inspections and preventive maintenance.
Support seasonal preparation and storm response.
Maintain clean work and storage areas.
Respond to on-call and emergency service requests.
Follow company safety protocols.
Maintain a basic personal tool kit.
Complete required training and compliance courses.
Participate in team functions and regional or company activities.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical coverage, including a $1,200 annual employer contribution to an HSA for PPO-HSA plans; HMO options are available for California residents.
Fully covered employee dental and vision coverage; optional dependent coverage is available at additional cost.
401(k) company match of employee contributions up to 2% of salary.
$25,000 in life and AD&D coverage, plus short- and long-term disability coverage when enrolled in a medical plan.
11 paid holidays, 2–4 weeks of vacation based on tenure, and paid sick time.
$1,000 referral bonuses for eligible hires.
Up to 16 hours of annual volunteer time off: 8 hours for personal volunteer activities and 8 hours for company-sponsored events.
Professional development.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts.
Lease renewal bonuses.