Maintenance

East Lake Management•Chicago, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Maintenance/Janitor role responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of a property. The role requires a skill set in various trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Key aspects include performing duties directed by the Property Manager, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, and maintaining regular communication regarding building conditions and emergencies. The individual will be on call 24/7 for emergency services and is expected to handle a wide range of minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks. The role also involves administrative duties such as maintaining work orders and time sheets, as well as property cleanliness and grounds maintenance. Adherence to management policies regarding resident interaction and cost-consciousness is also required.

Requirements

Skill set in the trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or HVAC).
Able and equipped to handle minor repairs including but not limited to: faucet leaks, j-bend plumbing leaks, running toilets, toilet leaks, taking up and resetting toilets, rodding out minor drain lines, unclogging toilets, leaking radiators, radiator vents, broken windows, re-keying locks, installing new door locks, installing new and repairing door checks, hanging doors or resetting doors, doing minor carpentry repairs, installing new door jamb facings and stops, routine patch plastering of walls, installing linoleum flooring or tile, hanging a light fixture, installing new outlets and switches, repairing intercoms and door buzzers, etc.

Responsibilities

Faithfully and diligently perform duties directed by Property Manager.
Treat all residents and prospective rental applicants with courtesy at all times.
Be conscious of the safety and well being of residents and visitors to the building at all times.
Communicate on regular basis with Property Manager regarding condition of the building, routine occurrences at the building and emergency problems should they arise.
If provided by management, carry a communication device and maintain it in properly working condition at all times.
Be on call for emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Handle minor repairs including but not limited to: faucet leaks, j-bend plumbing leaks, running toilets, toilet leaks, taking up and resetting toilets, rodding out minor drain lines, unclogging toilets, leaking radiators, radiator vents, broken windows, re-keying locks, installing new door locks, installing new and repairing door checks, hanging doors or resetting doors, doing minor carpentry repairs, installing new door jamb facings and stops, routine patch plastering of walls, installing linoleum flooring or tile, hanging a light fixture, installing new outlets and switches, repairing intercoms and door buzzers, etc.
Responsible for clean out of recently vacated apartments and final preparation including cleaning and minor repairs.
Keep at all times a notebook and writing implement to keep notes of work orders, calls, etc.
Keep with him at all times, phone numbers of the manager and the main office for immediate and easy usage.
Be energy efficient and cost conscious at all times when operating the building and requesting building supplies.
On a daily basis, walk the entire property every morning, pick up debris, cans, bottles, large litter, etc.
Look for unusual problems such as unsecured doors, locks, broken windows, light bulbs out (also at night for lights), checking emergency lighting and fire extinguishers.
Responsible for setting timers on exterior lights.
On a daily basis, check for tenant complaints, requests for maintenance with the manager or main office.
Promptly handle requests for routine maintenance from residents, responding within 24 hours of receipt.
Obtain a written work order which has been logged by the manager, indicate time started and time finished, have the resident sign and leave the yellow copy with the resident, and return the original to the manager.
Turn in all work orders at the end of the work day.
Communicate with manager about delays if work will take longer because of waiting for materials or being backed up with work.
Finish all routine requests within 1 to 5 days, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Vacuum, dust, mop and sweep all halls, lobbies and other common areas a minimum of 1 to 3 times a week, or more if necessary.
Attend to garbage on a regular (daily, depending on the property) basis and maintain a clean, sanitary and safe condition of back porch areas.
Sweep back porches a minimum of once a week.
Take down all large debris such as chairs, old doors, boxes, etc., immediately.
One half hour before leaving the premises, walk the property to be sure that the property is clean and free of debris.
Maintain lawns and grounds in neat and clean condition.
Rake out grass and front areas of building for cigarette butts, glass etc., twice a week.
Prune bushes and trees once a month.
Water lawns as needed.
Keep all basement areas free and clear of debris at all times.
Perform most work, but if a situation occurs where there is an abnormally high amount of repair work, lots of vacancies, or major repair project above the normal job duties, an outside contractor will be obtained.
Maintain time sheets and turn them in to the manager.
Keep all receipts, work orders, messages, notes, etc., and turn them in to the manager.
At no time exhibit in or around the building any behavior that would be detrimental to the safety and well being of the building or be injurious to the reputation of the building or management or increase the insurance liability of the building.
In event of termination by either party of this employment, vacate apartment in a reasonable amount of time but no longer than 30-days from official notice of termination.
Avoid becoming over familiar and friendly with residents of the building.
Refer all matters of leases, move-outs, rental charges, rent payment problems, tenant occupancy problems, requests for transfer, etc., to the manager.
Not required to handle rents or any revenues from tenants.
Avoid verbal work orders and encourage tenants to put their work orders in writing with the Management Office.
Responsible for allowing access to and overseeing all meter readings by outside agencies.
Oversee the delivery of appliances and/or supplies and materials to the building.
Monitor the proper use of the service elevator (where appropriate).
Check catch basins on a quarterly basis and oversee preventative maintenance rodding program.