Maintenance Technician I - ReNew Des Plaines
About The Position
As a Maintenance Technician I, you are the foundation of the maintenance team. You support property upkeep, complete routine repairs, and build essential trade skills that prepare you for advancement within multifamily maintenance. This role is crucial for maintaining property grounds and common areas, completing routine service requests and make-ready tasks, and performing minor repairs. You will also assist with inspections, preventative maintenance, and respond to on-call and emergency service requests. Safety, adherence to company protocols, and maintaining a clean work environment are paramount. The ideal candidate is professional, respectful, eager to learn, reliable, punctual, and safety-focused.
Requirements
- 1+ year maintenance or porter experience (multifamily preferred).
- Beginner-level exposure to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or painting.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to safely operate hand and basic power tools to complete minor repairs.
- Understanding chemical safety procedures.
- Basic computer and mobile literacy and familiarity with work-order systems.
- Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Active participation in team functions and regional or company activities is expected.
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 preventative maintenance.
- Support seasonal preparation and storm response.
- Maintain clean work and storage areas.
- Respond to on-call and emergency service requests.
- Follow all company safety protocols.
- Maintain a basic personal tool kit.
- Complete required training and compliance courses.
- This role may include additional duties consistent with the position.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical coverage
- $1,200 annual employer contribution to HSA for PPO-HSA plans
- HMO options available for California residents
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Optional dependent coverage available at an additional cost
- Company matches employee contribution up to 2% of salary for 401K
- $25,000 in Life and AD&D coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage when enrolled in a medical plan
- 11 paid holidays
- 2-4 weeks of vacation (based on tenure)
- Paid sick time
- $1,000 referral bonuses for eligible hires
- Up to 16 hours annually of Volunteer Time Off (8 for personal volunteer activities, 8 for company-sponsored events)
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
