Maintenance & Grounds Technician

Fiduciary Real Estate Development; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Rent discount for residents

Job summary

Fiduciary Real Estate Development seeks aMaintenance & Grounds Technician for Seasons at Elgin Apartments to handle resident service requests, prepare units for occupancy, and support groundskeeping and preventative maintenance. You will join a team focused on safety, quality, and timely repairs.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, physical stamina for lifting, and willingness to participate in training. On-call duties and snow-event hours are included.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service to residents, teammates, and vendors.
• Proficiency in multitasking and prioritizing tasks in a busy environment.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds.
• Willingness to attend training and obtain additional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and promptly address a diverse range of residential service requests.
• Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy by performing repairs to market-ready condition.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Property Manager for resolution.
• Perform seasonal grounds work and maintain clean, well-kept surroundings.
• Keep common areas clean and maintained, including restrooms, hallways, and gym.
• Assist in preventative maintenance to avoid costly breakdowns.
• Participate in on-call emergency repairs in rotation.
• Winter months require on-call hours for snow events.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Valid driver's license

Physical strength

Willingness to learn

Job description

Maintenance & Grounds Technician at Seasons at Elgin Apartments

Do you have a knack for fixing things and like each workday to look different than the next? Do you give great customer service and love being busy and multi-tasking throughout the day? If this sounds like you,

With over 40 years of industry experience, we are continuously expanding our footprint. We have more than 35 communities across Wisconsin and Illinois, with numerous upcoming projects, providing lots of opportunities for you to grow your career with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize your troubleshooting skills to promptly address a diverse range of residential service requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy by executing various repairs to return a unit back to market ready conditions.
• Ensure that any unresolved maintenance issues or concerns are promptly communicated to the Property Manager for a resolution.
• Perform seasonal grounds work to uphold clean, well-maintained surroundings in adherence to FRED standards. This involves debris cleanup, flower bed planting and weeding, and lawn upkeep around the clubhouse/property office area, and cleaning/stocking dog stations.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness in common areas like bathrooms, hallways, fitness center, and community rooms.
• Assist in the completion of preventative maintenance tasks to eliminate untimely and costly breakdowns in equipment, appliances, etc.
• Perform on-call emergency services within a rotation to provide timely repairs for our residents.
• Winter months will entail mandatory hours for snow events.

General Requirements

• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service to our residents, teammates, and vendors.
• Proficiency in multitasking and managing priorities effectively as you may be assigned several tasks to complete each day.
• Prior experience in maintenance or a related field preferred but not required.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license with good driving record, and auto insurance is required.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 lbs. required.
• Must be willing to attend training sessions and obtain additional certifications as needed. We want you to keep learning and growing!
• Adhere to fair housing laws, OSHA/Safety regulations, and company policies (training provided).

Schedule

Monday – Friday. Availability between 8am - 5pm with on-call rotation

The FRED Benefit

FREDs growth fuels career opportunities and advancement for our team members. We also offer one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry, which includes:

• Competitive base hourly rate with bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with $1,000 annual employer contribution.
• Paid time off, vacation days, and 14 paid holidays.
• Paid Medical Leave & Parental Bonding Leave.
• Rent discount: 20% for Full-Time employees, 10% for Part-Time employees on all market rate apartments.
• Daycare discount: 10% discount with The Learning Experience daycare centers.
• Paid training & development opportunities.
• Engaging team-building activities via company-sponsored outings, events, and charitable initiatives.

Learn More About Us Here

• Careers at FRED - https://youtu.be/11_Zvp3cciU

• This employer participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer.