Maintenance Technician

Arqline • McLean, IL

14d • $30 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician will maintain the property to ensure good working order and pleasant curb appeal while providing superior customer service to residents. This role involves diagnosing and solving maintenance issues in apartment homes, exterior, and common areas, including plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, appliances, and pools. The technician will complete service requests within 24 hours and must be available for 24-hour emergency calls, reacting promptly to all emergency situations. Responsibilities also include preparing apartments for new residents according to Arqline standards, performing daily maintenance of property grounds, maintaining an operating environment for resident satisfaction, and assisting with casual labor as directed. The role requires routine inspection of building mechanical systems and equipment, monitoring and adjusting building controls, and ensuring common areas are clean and aesthetically pleasing. The technician will report problems to the Maintenance Supervisor, maintain a good working relationship with staff, keep assigned equipment in good condition, and observe all safety standards. They will properly utilize new equipment, follow safety procedures, respond to emergency maintenance requests, and assist in maintaining records of scheduled maintenance procedures. Additional projects and duties may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two (2) years related experience in apartment maintenance or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• HVAC Certification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to detect auditory and visual emergency alarms.
• Ability to grasp and feel objects and equipment.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required, meeting the job functions.
• Ability to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

Nice To Haves

• Swimming Pool certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the property to ensure good working order and pleasant curb appeal.
• Provide superior customer service to residents.
• Diagnose and solve maintenance issues in apartment homes, exterior, and common areas ranging from plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, appliances, and pools.
• Complete service requests within 24 hours.
• Be available and willing to answer 24-hour maintenance emergency calls.
• React and address all emergency situations promptly.
• Prepare apartments for new residents promptly following Arqline standards.
• Perform daily maintenance of property grounds for excellent curb appeal.
• Maintain an operating environment to achieve a satisfactory level of Resident’s service.
• Perform casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by Maintenance Supervisor /Property Manager following appropriate safety procedures.
• Routinely inspect building mechanical systems/ equipment to ensure proper performance and maintenance.
• Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, boilers, etc.
• Routinely inspect common areas to ensure they are maintained clean and in an aesthetically appealing condition.
• Report to Maintenance Supervisor all problems, including items that may not be in the list of responsibilities.
• Maintain working relationship with fellow staff members.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Observe all State, Federal, and Company safety standards/precautions while performing the task in to maintain a safe work environment.
• Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures before using this equipment.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Assist in maintaining records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Additional projects and duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED