Maintenance I/ Janitor

Evergreen Real Estate Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Real Estate Services in Vermilion Gardens, Danville, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Property Manager in maintaining community safety and functionality.

You'll perform general maintenance, assist in repairs, document work orders, coordinate with vendors, and help keep grounds neat while upholding safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years related experience, and relevant trade certificates; valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Trade school certificates in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.
• Must have valid and appropriate state driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring that all make‑ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Document resolutions to all work orders.
• Assist in trouble‑shooting maintenance problems and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist in collecting bids and procuring outside services and/or vendors for contract or repair work.
• Remain available to perform work orders and routine, preventative, and deferred maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make‑ready status, work‑in‑progress, etc.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Cost Consciousness

Education

HS diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: Vermilion Gardens - Danville, IL 61832

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 hourly

Job Shift: Day

Summary

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Property Manager and/or the Maintenance Supervisor/III in maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times. It involves ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The role also involves anticipating, identifying and correcting property related problems and helping to implement procedures that prevent such problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws (e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing).
• Document resolutions to all work orders.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring that all make‑ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Assist in trouble‑shooting maintenance problems and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist in collecting bids and procuring outside services and/or vendors for contract or repair work.
• Remain available to perform work orders and routine, preventative, and deferred maintenance tasks.
• Provide information for work order status reports, documentation of capital improvements and major repairs.
• Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rake, sweep, shovel as circumstances warrant.
• Remain aware of the condition of physical property throughout the community and immediately notify management of unsafe conditions (e.g., broken gates, steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights).
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make‑ready status, work‑in‑progress, etc.
• Assist in scheduling and performing minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis.
• Inspect and maintain all tools in excellent condition and inform management of the inventory status of spare parts and maintenance materials.
• Look out for safety hazards, including LBP, asbestos, radon, hazardous spills, and workplace safety, and notify management immediately if hazards exist.
• Maintain a “safety first” attitude and ensure all safety equipment is used consistently and appropriately.
• Perform work area clean‑up and safety‑related duties.

Attendance

Must be punctual and timely in meeting all performance requirements, including attendance standards and work deadlines; begin and end assignments on time; observe scheduled work breaks where applicable.

Competencies

Intellectual

• Problem Solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem‑solving situations.
• Technical Skills – assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.

Interpersonal

• Customer Service – manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.

Organization

• Cost Consciousness – work within approved budget; develop and implement cost‑saving measures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Computer Skills

No computer skills needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Some trade school certificate(s) in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.
• Must have valid and appropriate state driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.

Other Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents (handle concerns, complaints and issues); vendors; and staff.
• Ability to inspect property, grounds and apartments.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑faceted and customer‑service‑oriented environment.
• Must be able to work as a team, interact with others in a professional/pleasant manner and exercise problem‑solving skills.
• 0‑2 years’ experience in similar positions performing general property maintenance tasks related to multi‑unit residential complexes.
• Frequent need to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• Rotation “on‑call” status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at moment’s notice.
• Must be available for “on‑call” services on a rotating basis, weekends and/or emergencies as circumstances warrant.
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:
• Hand Tools: various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc.
• Power Tools: wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.
• User‑Moved Aids: wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders.
• Mechanical Equipment: motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.
• Measuring Devices: calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, gauges, etc.
• The employee must be capable of adapting, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance.
• All employees are responsible for observing safety and security procedures as applicable and reporting potentially unsafe conditions to management within their shift, prior to clocking out for the workday.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.