Maintenance Technician- Albion on Northwest

Greystar Management Services•Palatine, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure that the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The role handles resident service requests, preventive maintenance, and apartment make-ready work; maintains accurate service documentation and inventory; and helps care for common areas and grounds. The technician also follows safety and risk-management policies, may inspect contractors’ work, and assists with property inspections. The position requires a flexible schedule that includes on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may involve travel to other properties or for training and business meetings. The hourly range is $23.00–$25.00. Eligible onsite property employees may qualify for bonus programs and onsite housing discounts, subject to availability and applicable terms. Benefits listed are for full-time employees.

Requirements

EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling applies to Certified Service Technicians.
Certifications required by state and local jurisdictions apply to all Service Technicians.
A valid driver’s license is required to operate a golf cart on the property when applicable, depending on property size.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet.
Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The job description does not state a minimum education or general years-of-experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Complete work orders arising from resident service requests and perform preventive maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-in by conducting pre-move-out inspections, creating punch lists, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused items to their established locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor when supplies need to be reordered.
Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by removing trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-control efforts by repairing parts rather than replacing them when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Attend routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety-related training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
Periodically inspect contractors’, vendors’, and other service providers’ work to confirm it meets quality standards, scope, and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections, identify safety and risk-management concerns, help keep the property in good repair, and communicate physical property needs to management.
Take on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel when needed to assist other properties or attend training and business meetings.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
Low-cost or free basic medical coverage for employee-only coverage.
Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; additional vacation accrues with tenure.
Birthday off after one year of service.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities for onsite team members, subject to discount terms and unit availability.
Six-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service and every five years thereafter.
401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after six months of service.
Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility-benefit reimbursement up to $10,000, including adoption or surrogacy.
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.
Onsite property positions may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs; eligibility and terms may vary.