Maintenance Technician

Peak Made; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave + diapers

15 Days PTO + Wellbeing Days

401(k) Match

Peak anniversary trip

LiveWell wellness initiatives

Technical training

HVAC/CPO certifications

Employee Resource Groups

Monthly renewal bonuses

Rewards and recognition

Job summary

PeakMade Real Estate is seeking a Maintenance Technician for an assigned Chicago-area property. You will perform a range of maintenance tasks, address service requests, and support preventative maintenance while delivering strong customer service to residents.

Ideal candidates have HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repair abilities, with a willingness to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays. The role includes on-call responsibilities and collaboration with the Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry.
• EPA certification Type I and II preferred.
• Must live within 30 miles of the assigned property.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to accommodate a rotating on-call schedule as required.
• Other licenses and certifications as required by local, state or federal law.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances and all other systems at community.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests and repairs thoroughly and promptly.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with inventory management of equipment, tools and supplies.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Adhere to budget guidelines and preventive maintenance programs.
• Assist with safety/hazard communications program.
• Inspect grounds and buildings to minimize liability.
• Maintain condition of community per safety standards.
• Support move-in/move-out process and maintenance turns.
• Perform scheduled maintenance per manufacturer manuals.
• Address complaints and document outcomes.
• Maintain records and upkeep of offices and common areas.
• Support exterior grounds and pool maintenance with logs.
• Participate in on-call rotations for emergencies.

Skills

HVAC repair

Electrical work

Plumbing

General maintenance

On-call rotation

Education

High school diploma

EPA Type I/II certification

Tools

Hand tools

Ladders

Refrigerant recovery

Landscaping equipment

Safety equipment

Job description

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks necessary to maintain and enhance the value of an assigned apartment community. This pinnacle role is foundational to the community’s success; the ideal candidate is a resident-focused team player with a strong technical aptitude who take pride in the work they perform.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure all service requests and repairs are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts and supplies at appropriate levels
• Maintain excellent customer service standards
• Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures and maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule
• Communicate effectively with residents, fellow employees, vendors and supervisors
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to adhere to budget guidelines and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining a hazard communications program
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns
• Ensure adherence to the company's safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that physical condition of the community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards
• Work with maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times
• Assist residents with the move-in/move-out process as needed
• Assist with the scheduling and performance of all maintenance/repair-related turn events
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals
• Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely and professional fashion
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas and model
• Assist in the daily cleanup of the exterior of the property including grounds, breezeways, and all common areas
• Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning and maintain accurate, timely chemical logs
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least one year maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry
• EPA certification Type I and II preferred
• Must live within 30 miles of the assigned property
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to accommodate a rotating on-call schedule as required
• Other licenses and certifications as required by local, state or federal law
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays as required
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances and all other systems at community.

Physical Activates:

• Position requires ability to transport or move up to 50 pounds variable distances
• Use of ladders to access heights in excess of eight to nine feet
• The ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to personally perform general maintenance repair tasks without endangering themselves, residents or fellow employees
• Frequent bending and/or stooping to access equipment and machinery necessary when assisting with or performing tasks

Additional Qualifications:

• Position requires individuals to be able to use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping equipment, and required safety equipment
• All equipment must be used without jeopardizing the safety of themselves, fellow associates, and residents
• Maintenance Technicians are expected to provide their own hand tools needed for their position.

The anticipated pay range for this role is $25.00-$27.00 per hour, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

What You’ll Get (Peak Perks):

• Paid Parental Leave + one year of diapers, on us
• 15 Days of PTO + 2 additional "Wellbeing Days"
• 401(k) Match
• 10 Year Peakiversary Trip
• Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and reward programsthrough Peak's LiveWell program
• Facilities related leadership program
• Additional technical training
• Technical certifications available (HVAC / CPO)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Monthly renewal bonuses
• Additional rewards and recognition

Who We Are:

PeakMade Real Estate is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in the management and development of off-campus student housing, multi-family and build to rent communities across the US. Our working environment is fun, collaborative, forward-thinking and purposeful.

PeakMade Real Estate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.