Maintenance Technician (Helper A)

Waterton; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Waterton is hiring a Helper A Janitor in Chicago, IL to support the community by performing maintenance, make-readies, and janitorial tasks. You will complete service requests, conduct preventive work, and help prepare apartments for occupancy while maintaining a safe, clean community.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to union benefits and standards. EPA-CFC certification is preferred, and EPA-LBP is required for properties older than 1978.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaboration in a residential setting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and multi-tasking.
• Experience in building maintenance or related trades.
• Experience with apartment maintenance technology/systems preferred.
• EPA-CFC certification strongly preferred; EPA-LBP required for pre-1978 properties.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident service requests and repairs professionally and timely.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep accurate records.
• Prepare apartments for occupancy including make-readies (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of grounds, amenities, exteriors, and common areas.
• Follow safety measures to provide a hazard-free environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Maintenance experience

Maintenance tech

EPA-CFC

EPA-LBP

Job description

North Harbor Tower
Chicago, IL 60601, USA

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.
• 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 grown, one thing has remained constant - the drive to achieve results by exceeding expectations.For over 25 years Waterton remains passionate aboutdelivering 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.

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