Maintenance Technician (Helper A)

Waterton; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Waterton is seeking a Helper A Janitor to support our mission of providing a great place to live for residents. You will perform make-readies, preventive maintenance, service requests, janitorial duties, and help maintain a hazard-free community.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to safety standards in a union environment. Experienced maintenance or trades workers are preferred, with EPA-CFC and EPA-LBP certifications valued.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented, able to multi-task and solve problems.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in building maintenance or skilled trades.
• Experience with apartment maintenance systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident service requests and repairs in a professional and timely manner.
• Conduct preventive maintenance as scheduled and maintain records.
• Prepare apartments for occupancy through thorough make-readies.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of the community and common areas.
• Follow safety measures to maintain a hazard-free environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Customer service

Building maintenance

Maintenance technology

Education

EPA-CFC Certification

EPA-LBP Certification

Job description

Job Summary

As a Waterton Helper A Janitor, you are an integral part of our mission “to provide a great place to live” for our residents. You will help maintain the physical condition of the community and equipment according to company guidelines and standards. The Helper A Janitor completes unit make-readies, conducts preventative maintenance, completes service requests, performs janitorial duties, and helps to maintain a hazard free community.

Your Impact And Job Responsibilities

• Complete resident service requests and repairs in a professional and timely manner.
• Conduct preventive maintenance as scheduled, while maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare apartments for occupancy by effectively completing the make-ready process. This includes but is not limited to move-out/move-in inspections, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repairs, carpet cleaning, painting, and preventive maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the community by ensuring grounds, amenities, exteriors, and common areas are free from debris.
• Utilize reasonable safety measures and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.

What You’ll Bring - Desired Skills And Experience

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems and multi-task.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in building maintenance, skilled trades, or comparable experience.
• Experience with apartment maintenance technology and systems, or similar (i.e. commercial retail or other residential) is strongly preferred.
• EPA-CFC Certification is strongly preferred! An EPA-LBP certification is required for any property older than 1978.

This is a Union Position

Healthcare, retirement and other related benefits are provided through partnership with the Union.

About Waterton

Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and property management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved and grew, one thing has remained constant - the drive to achieve results by exceeding expectations. For over 25 years Waterton remains passionate about delivering an incredible Resident Experience, which we believe is made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value performance that delivers experiences that exceed expectations, coupled with an unwavering commitment to Investor, Guest, and Resident service excellence. Overall we are a collection of people who strive daily to “find the good and leave it better”.

Waterton welcomes all.

Waterton is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Waterton will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.