Maintenance Tech I

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing Training and Professional Dev.

Job summary

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) in Elgin, IL seeks an entry-level Maintenance Technician I to join our team at one of our apartment communities. This full-time role involves keeping exteriors, common areas, and vacant units in good condition, with on-call responsibilities for emergencies.

The candidate should be dependable, customer-service oriented, and committed to safety. Basic plumbing/electrical experience is helpful; owning tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent, plus maintenance experience.
• Be dependable and customer-service oriented.
• Basic plumbing and electrical experience, with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and general upkeep of apartment homes and community buildings.
• Assist with unit turns and prepare vacant apartments for new residents.
• Respond to resident maintenance requests with professional, courteous service.
• Assist with heating, cooling, and basic building systems maintenance, reporting major issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of common areas, exteriors, sidewalks, and grounds.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls as part of on-call rotation.

Skills

Customer service

Safety policies

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ years maintenance experience

HVAC experience preferred

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician I to join our team at one of our apartment communities in Elgin, IL.

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for helping maintain a clean, safe, and well-kept property by caring for building exteriors, common areas, vacant apartments, sidewalks, and alleyways. This role also assists with routine maintenance tasks, unit turns, and emergency maintenance as needed.

The ideal candidate is dependable, customer service-oriented, and committed to providing quality service to residents while following all company safety policies and procedures.

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday (On-call)

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Description Of Duties

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician I performs routine maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of apartment homes and community buildings throughout the housing portfolio. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with unit turns and help prepare vacant apartments for new residents.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally, respond to resident maintenance requests, and provide courteous, timely service.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, carpentry, and general maintenance tasks while maintaining a safe, clean, and well-kept property.
• Assist with routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs of heating, air conditioning, and other building systems. Report major issues to the Maintenance Supervisor as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of common areas, building exteriors, sidewalks, parking areas, and grounds.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls during and outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as part of an on-call rotation or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent 1+ years of full-time maintenance experience
• Personable and trustworthy
• Be professional and focused on providing excellent customer service
• One (1) year of Heating and Air Conditioning experience is preferred.
• Basic plumbing and electrical experience
• Shows concern for a work safety program.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Vehicle, insurance and good driving record
• Must have own tools.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (if applicable)
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development

EOE