Facilities Maintenance Technician

Red Tail Residential; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician based in Oak Park, Illinois. This role involves performing preventive and repair maintenance in an apartment community, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing tasks. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of maintenance experience, preferably in multifamily settings, and working knowledge of various trades. This full-time position requires effective communication and physical ability to meet job demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of maintenance technician experience required, multifamily experience preferred.
• Beginner experience in two or more trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, preferred.
• Working knowledge of appliances preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all community maintenance work, resident service requests, punch lists, building inspections, preventative maintenance, and cleaning.
• Maintain inventory of basic personal tools to complete task requirements.
• Perform on-call service requests and emergency calls as needed.

Skills

HVAC

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

Education

High school education or equivalent

EPA Universal Certification

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Resident management software

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Company: Red Tail Residential

Location: Oak Park City

Employment Type: Full-Time

Supervisor(s): Property Manager, Multi-Site Property Manager, Area Support Property Manager, Senior Property Manager

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician you will perform interior and exterior preventative and repair maintenance in our apartment community, including but not limited to general maintenance requests, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and appliances. You will be required to communicate effectively with residents, guests, and team members while operating in a safe manner to uphold safety and operations standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all community maintenance work, resident service requests, punch lists, building inspections, preventative maintenance, and cleaning
• Demonstrate safe use of hand and power tools and equipment
• Participate in apartment inspections for move‑ins and move‑outs
• Maintain inventory of basic personal tools to complete task requirements including but not limited to a hammer, screwdriver, adjustable wrench, tape measure, and flashlight
• Organize, maintain, and utilize provided supplies in a cost‑effective manner
• Perform on‑call service requests and emergency calls as needed
• Present an appearance appropriate to the image of the company
• Communicate concerns of the community with Supervisor
• Complete additional tasks or duties assigned by community leadership

Responsibilities (Detailed)

• Building systems including heating, cooling, and ventilation
• Electrical such as GFIs, fixtures, circuits, receptacles, breakers, switches, and fuses
• Plumbing such as toilets, sinks, and disposals
• Appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, washers, and dryers
• Light carpentry and drywall
• Door and window hardware
• Window screens and blinds
• Wall molding and caulking
• Counter tops and cabinets
• Vinyl and ceramic flooring covering
• Weather preparation and clean up including removing bulk trash
• Clean and inspect common area mechanical and storage rooms as needed
• Assistance with Make Ready items as needed

Qualifications

Professional Experience

• Minimum one year of maintenance technician experience required, multifamily experience preferred
• Beginner experience in two or more trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, preferred
• Working knowledge of appliances preferred

Education

• High school education or equivalent is preferred
• Accurately perform basic mathematical functions
• EPA Universal Certification preferred
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification preferred

Computer Skills

• Basic computer and internet knowledge preferred
• Ability to use on‑site resident management software preferred

Physical Demands

• Physical demands may include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The team member will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands. The team member may occasionally be required to climb. Specific vision requirements include the ability to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The team member will be required to work at a personal computer. Must possess the ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends as needed.

Learning and Development

• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth through our company’s continuing education programs

Attendance/Travel

• This position is a full‑time position and may require the availability to work some nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. Regular attendance and active participation/planning at company functions and events is also required.

Union Requirement / Condition of Employment

All employees, as a condition of employment, are required to become members of the Union on the 31st calendar day following either the effective date of the applicable collective bargaining agreement or the 31st day of their employment, whichever occurs later. Employees must maintain membership in good standing with the Union for the duration of the agreement, in accordance with the Labor‑Management Relations Act of 1947, as amended.