Service Technician

Beztak Development Property Management • Northbrook, IL

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About The Position

Beztak is seeking a Service Technician to help ensure the property, grounds, and equipment are safe, orderly, and visibly appealing. The role includes maintaining equipment, completing emergency repairs, preparing vacant apartments for move-in, documenting replacements and repairs, and completing service requests. The technician may also inspect and maintain pools and air-conditioning units, coordinate vendors for apartment turnovers, assist with common-area upkeep, groundskeeping, snow removal, and other building repairs, and operate a vehicle for work-related duties. The position involves interacting with residents, customers, vendors, coworkers, and management, including handling urgent matters and resolving conflicts. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in apartment units, maintenance shops, common areas, and vehicles, with exposure to varied weather, noise, airborne particles, chemicals, confined spaces, and heights. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma, related vocational training, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar field.
• Must be willing and able to drive for work-related purposes.
• Frequent standing and walking, with occasional stair climbing, bending, and overhead reaching.
• Ability to pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC knowledge.
• EPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for equipment to support continuous operation.
• Complete emergency repairs as needed to prevent damage or deterioration.
• Prepare vacant units for move-in according to company standards, including carpet cleaning, apartment cleaning, and interior painting, using outside contractors only to a limited extent.
• Document replacement of appliances, carpet, vinyl, water heaters, condensers, and other items in units.
• Track systems repairs, apartment painting, refrigerator coil cleaning, and other major repairs.
• Perform daily pool and spa inspections during the season, as assigned, checking water chemistry, cleanliness, and needed repairs or improvements.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on central or individual air-conditioning units as authorized or directed by the supervisor.
• Report building deficiencies or needs to the supervisor in writing.
• Follow established fair housing policies and maintain confidentiality of coworkers, management, owners, residents, vendors, and outside contacts.
• Assist other Service Technicians and Groundskeepers with maintenance and cleanliness of common areas.
• Schedule or contract vendors for apartment turnover services as appropriate.
• Assist with building repairs, snow removal, and groundskeeping to maintain a clean and well-maintained environment for residents.
• Complete service requests accurately and promptly, documenting thorough completion notes.
• Operate a company or personal vehicle to perform job duties and drive for work-related purposes.
• Handle urgent matters, interact with difficult customers or vendors, and resolve conflicts.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation.
• Paid time off, paid company holidays, and a floating holiday.
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Five medical plan options, several of which include a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program services.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Growth-focused culture with promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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