Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • Naperville, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance and cleanliness of interior and exterior common areas at the property. The role performs custodial, grounds, landscaping, make-ready, pool-care, and repair work; responds to emergency and after-hours assignments; completes work orders; and helps maintain compliance with company, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements. The position is based on site and involves working outdoors, as well as potentially in confined spaces, at heights, and in hazardous areas. A flexible schedule may include 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 or 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, reach overhead, bend, stoop, or kneel as required.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see to identify plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer, and to detect sounds such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools, including power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers, and to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Work on site, including time outdoors and exposure to the elements; work may involve confined spaces, heights, and potentially hazardous areas.
• Flexible schedule, with weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays) as needed to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular custodial duties and maintain common areas by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed, including picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms, and trash chutes, clearing parking areas and sidewalks, removing debris, and power washing.
• Clean breezeways by removing cobwebs and bugs from lights, mopping floors, 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.
• Safely operate equipment including power washers, backpack blowers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, sweepers, and golf carts.
• Assist with pool maintenance, 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 and update records in the computer system; address pending tasks and set clear completion expectations.
• Perform repairs to maintain the community’s aesthetics and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental laws.
• Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available 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.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
• Monthly bonuses are referenced as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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