Maintenance Technician

RPM Living•Naperville, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance and keeping the interior and exterior common areas of the property clean. The role performs custodial, grounds, landscaping, pool, make-ready, and repair work; completes work orders; and helps maintain the community’s appearance and structural integrity. The position is based on site, includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements, and may involve confined spaces, heights, or potentially hazardous areas. A flexible schedule is required, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred.
General knowledge of skilled trades, including construction/installation, repair and maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make-ready work.
Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
Ability to push or pull items and reach overhead; bending, stooping, or kneeling may be required.
Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
Ability to see plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens; hear and understand communications and detect sounds such as machinery noises or alarms.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry items up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be handled with assistance or lifting equipment.
Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment, as well as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
A flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.
Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.
A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without a license may be provided a liability waiver, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of maintenance or related-field experience.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial duties and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
Complete grounds work as directed, such as picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, blowing parking areas and sidewalks, removing debris, and power washing.
Clean breezeways, including removing cobwebs and bugs from lights, mopping, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
Perform basic landscaping, including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
Assist with preparing make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready work.
Safely operate equipment including power washers, backpack blowers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, sweepers, and golf carts.
Assist with pool maintenance and basic pool care, including reading chemicals, making chemical adjustments, backwashing, and cleaning the pool.
Respond promptly to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments.
Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24–48 hours, update records in the computer system, address pending tasks, and set clear completion expectations.
Perform repairs to maintain the community’s appearance and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
Follow company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental laws.
Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and keep the shop organized.

Benefits

Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage for full-time, regular associates.
Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives and Employee Resource Groups.
Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
Monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.