Maintenance Technician I - ReNew Des Plaines

Trinity Property Consultants; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off (holidays & vacation)

Referral bonuses

Volunteer time off

Professional development

Job summary

Trinity Property Consultants in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to join our multifamily maintenance team. You’ll handle routine repairs, perform basic trades, and contribute to keeping grounds and common areas well maintained.

The role requires 1+ year experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays. We offer competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for advancement within our property management

Qualifications

• 1+ year maintenance or porter experience (multifamily preferred).
• Beginner-level exposure to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or painting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property grounds and common areas.
• Complete routine service requests and make-ready tasks.
• Perform paint touch-ups and minor repairs.
• Replace basic hardware, fixtures, screens, and outlets.
• Assist with inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Support seasonal preparation and storm response.
• Maintain clean work and storage areas.
• Respond to on-call and emergency service requests.
• Follow all company safety protocols.
• Maintain a basic personal tool kit.
• Complete required training and compliance courses.
• This role may include additional duties consistent with the position.

Skills

Hand and basic power tools

Chemical safety

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Trinity Property Consultants

At Trinity Property Consultants, your expertise fuels our mission. Guided by our values of innovation, teamwork, excellence, and empowerment, we’ve been a leader in the multifamily industry for over 25 years and proudly manage properties for a nationally ranked NMHC’s Apartment Owner. We are building more than great places to live – we’re creating vibrant communities and meaningful careers.

Compensation: $24 to $26 hourly, based on experience, plus potential to earn renewal bonuses.

Why This Role Matters

As a MaintenanceTechnician I, you are the foundation of the maintenance team. You support property upkeep, complete routine repairs, and build essential trade skills that prepare you for advancement within multifamily maintenance.

What You’ll Do

Property Care & Basic Maintenance

• Maintainpropertygrounds andcommon areas.
• Completeroutineservice requests and make-ready tasks.
• Perform paint touch-ups and minor repairs.
• Replace basic hardware, fixtures, screens, and outlets.

Operational Support

• Assistwith inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Support seasonal preparation and storm response.
• Maintain clean work and storage areas.
• Respond to on-call and emergency service requests.

Safety, Tools & Compliance

• Follow all company safety protocols.
• Maintain a basic personal tool kit.
• Complete required training and compliance courses.

Additional Duties

• This role may includeadditionalduties consistent with the position.

How You’ll Show Up

• Professional and respectful with residents and teammates.
• Eagerto learn and develop trade skills.
• Reliable, punctual, andsafety-focused.
• Responsive to supervisor direction and feedback.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 1+ year maintenance or porter experience (multifamily preferred).
• Beginner-level exposure to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or painting.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Skills

• Ability to safelyoperatehand and basic power toolsto complete minor repairs.
• Understandingchemical safety procedures.
• Basic computerand mobileliteracyand familiarity with work-order systems.

Other Requirements

Availability

This position will require availability for nights, weekends, and holidays asneeded.Activeparticipation in team functions and regional or company activities is expected.

Physical Demands

This positionnecessitatesregular periods of sitting, standing, walking,climbing, bending, kneeling, reachingas well as use of hands and arms.The role may requireliftingto 50 pounds independently.The ability to respond promptly to both visual and auditoryalarms isessential.Specific vision requirements include the ability to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depthperception,and the ability to adjust focus.Theteammembermust be able to work both indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions, includingrain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet.Working ata personal computer for administrative tasks andusingmobile devices while in the field isrequired.

We Take Care of You

• Medical, Dental & Vision: We offer 100% employer-paid medical coverage including a $1,200 annual employer contribution to your HSA for PPO-HSA plans. HMO options are available for California residents. Dental and vision coverage are also fully covered for employees. Optional dependent coverage available at an additional cost.
• Retirement Plans (401K): The company matches the employee's contribution up to 2% of salary.
• Life & Disability Insurance: We provide $25,000 in Life and AD&D coverage, and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage when enrolled in a medical plan.?
• Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 2-4 weeks of vacation (based on tenure), and paid sick time.
• Referral Bonuses: $1,000 referral bonuses for eligible hires.
• Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually (8 for personal volunteer activities, 8 for company-sponsored events).
• Perks: Professional development, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more.

Our Commitment to Belonging

Trinity Property Consultants is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all individuals can thrive irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or other protected classes.

Ready to Join Us?

Explore what it’s like to grow your career with a company that values people as much as performance.

Note: This job description includes the core Maintenance Technician I responsibilities of Trinity Property Consultants. These duties are subject to change based on company discretion.

Trinity Property Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Trinity Property Consultants prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.