Maintenance & Grounds Technician

Fiduciary-Real-Estate-Development; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent discount

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Seasons at Elgin Apartments in Elgin, IL is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance & Grounds Technician to keep units and common areas in top shape, addressing resident requests with a focus on safety and service. You will prepare vacant apartments for occupancy, perform preventative maintenance, and handle seasonal grounds work around the property.

On-call rotation and training opportunities are part of the role; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or related field preferred.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license required.
• Willing to attend training and obtain certifications as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to residents promptly.

Responsibilities

• Address diverse maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
• Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy to market-ready condition.
• Communicate unresolved issues to the Property Manager for resolution.
• Perform seasonal grounds work and upkeep around the property.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining common areas and facilities.
• Support preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns.
• Participate in on-call emergency repairs and snow events as scheduled.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Driver's license

Time management

Job description

Maintenance & Grounds Technician at Seasons at Elgin ApartmentsDo 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, apply today for our Full Time Maintenance & Grounds Technician at Seasons at Elgin Apartments!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 rotationThe 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_Zvp3cciUApply now to join the FRED team and experience what it is like to work for a company that knows their strongest asset is people just like you! Once your application is complete, you will receive an automated response confirming your information is received. Over the next few days, our team will review your application and reach out regarding next steps.*This employer participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer.