Residential Apartment Maintenance

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

PTO 26 days/year

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring a full-time Apartment Maintenance Technician at Riverain Point Apartments in Batavia, IL. Work Monday–Friday, every other Saturday, and on-call every other week to maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment in line with health and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with maintenance experience preferred, and possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with basic computer/tablet tasks and MS Office.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing; reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, janitorial tasks, and repairs for buildings and grounds.
• Report needs for major repairs and follow safety/licensing regulations.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in resident apartment turnover preparations.
• Provide on-call service as scheduled and respond to emergencies.
• Receive mileage reimbursements; driving time counts as hours worked when on call.
• Document work orders and reporting per LSSI requirements.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LSSI is hiring a full-time Apartment Maintenance Technician Monday through Friday, and every other Saturday, and on call every other week. Responsible for performing routine and extensive range of work to maintain all facets of the physical building, grounds and equipment in accordance with health and safety requirements at Riverain Point Apartments in Batavia, IL.

Benefits and Perks

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $20/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions

• Perform routine maintenance, janitorial duties, and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Report needs for major repairs.
• Follow standards regarding safety, licensing, regulatory and agency requirements.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in resident apartment or room turnover preparations.
• Perform on-call service, as scheduled, and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Mileage reimbursement available and driving time is part of hours worked when on call.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
• Document work orders and complete other reporting functions in compliance with LSSI and/or funding source requirements.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent maintenance experience.
• Trade or technical school training preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, ground maintenance and snow removal experience preferred.
• HUD, OSHA, REAC, and ECT or related training preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Good organization and computer/tablet skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency REQUIRED.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.