Maintenance Technician

Draper and Kramer, Incorporated; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Company Paid Life, AD&D, LTD, and STD

PTO

Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

A property management company seeks a Maintenance Technician in Oak Park, IL. The Technician will manage work orders, ensure property upkeep, and assist with maintenance needs. Ideal candidates should have HVAC certification, experience in multifamily facilities, and strong communication skills. The role requires on-call availability, multitasking, and the ability to handle emergencies. Competitive hourly rate of $20.00 – $23.00, plus a 5% annual bonus program and robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience working in multifamily facilities.
• HVAC Certification or corresponding experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including holidays and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests in common areas and units.
• Work to promote safety, cleanliness, and upkeep of the building.
• Respond to emergencies as per documented procedures.
• Prepare apartments for move-in and repair mechanicals as needed.
• Conduct fire safety inspections and perform snow removal.

Skills

HVAC skills

Light plumbing

Minor electrical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking ability

Customer service experience

Education

HVAC Certification

Job description

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Draper and Kramer is a family owned company with over 130 years of experience providing vertically integrated property and financial services throughout the United States. Specifically, our services include multi‑family residential and commercial property management, acquisition, development, debt and equity commercial financing mortgage banking services.

We offer opportunities for career advancement, a supportive work environment and competitive benefit packages. We encourage you to learn more about joining the Draper and Kramer team!

The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager. While specific responsibilities will vary based on location, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for completing work orders, maintaining the common areas of the property, responding to emergency calls, managing workload, managing vendors on turnover schedule and assisting the engineer on an as‑needed basis. The ability to multi‑task and be adaptive to changing responsibilities while keeping a positive attitude are crucial. Strong communication and organizational skills are also key. Some computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Work in coordination with staff, vendors, contractors, and residents to promote and sustain the safety, cleanliness and upkeep of the building including daily property walks, equipment assessment, work orders and preventative maintenance
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies according to documented procedures
• Prepare incident reports, perform fire safety inspections, snow removal and janitorial support
• Complete service requests both in common areas and owner/resident units in a timely manner
• Prepare apartments for move‑in and repair/replace unit mechanicals as needed

Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• On call availability

Qualifications

• Experience working in multifamily facilities
• HVAC Certification or corresponding experience
• Light plumbing, minor electrical and HVAC skills are needed
• Ability to work on‑call is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be a self‑starter and able to multi‑task
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment which may require working holidays, weekends and nights based on needs at site location and in cases of emergency
• Strong time management, organizational and problem‑solving skills

Compensation

• Hourly Rate Range for this position: $20.00 – $23.00
• 5% annual bonus program

Benefits

• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Life, AD&D, LTD, and STD
• PTO
• Sick Time
• Company Paid Family Leave Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Commuter Benefits (Chicago Only)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It always has been and continues to be Draper and Kramer’s policy that employees should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work‑related injury, covered veteran status or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.