Maintenance Technician- Albion on Northwest

Greystar•Palatine, IL

11d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical and mechanical work to ensure the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The technician completes resident service requests and preventive maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, maintains supplies and documentation, and helps keep shared areas in good condition. The role also supports safety, risk management, property inspections, and cost control. Work may require travel to other properties or training and business meetings, and includes a flexible schedule with on-call duties during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Certified Service Technicians must hold EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling.
All Service Technicians must hold certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
A valid driver’s license is required to operate a golf cart on the property when applicable.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods; 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 duties during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel occasionally or regularly as needed to assist other properties, attend training classes or business meetings, or fulfill job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Complete resident-requested work orders and 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-ins by conducting pre-move-out inspections, creating maintenance punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished work.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused materials and equipment to designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor when items 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, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-control efforts by repairing parts instead of replacing them when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment properly.
Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
Periodically inspect contractors’ and vendors’ work to verify that quality, materials, services, scope, and specifications meet requirements.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk concerns, maintain the property, and communicate physical needs to management.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; low-cost or free basic employee-only medical coverage.
Paid time off, including 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; additional vacation accrues with tenure, and a birthday day off is offered after one year of service.
Onsite housing discounts at Greystar-managed communities for onsite team members, subject to discount 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 a lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement of 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.
The role may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.