Maintenance Technician - Temporary

PeakMade Real Estate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

PeakMade Real Estate seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform routine repairs and daily upkeep at our Chicago-area properties. You will assist in inventory management, maintain preventative maintenance schedules, and ensure clean, safe living environments for residents.

The role requires strong customer service, the ability to troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical and appliances, and a willingness to work a rotating on-call schedule. Prior apartment maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year maintenance experience, preferably in apartment industry.
• EPA Type I and II certification preferred.
• Must live within 30 miles of assigned property.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to accommodate rotating on-call schedule.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances and other systems at the community.
• Other licenses and certifications as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests and repairs thoroughly and timely.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with inventory monitoring of equipment, tools, parts and supplies.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with policies.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with residents, vendors, and supervisors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC troubleshooting

EPA Type I/II preferred

On-call flexibility

Weekend/holiday availability

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General maintenance tools

Ladders

Refrigerant recovery units

Job description

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
• 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.
• Other licenses and certifications as required by local, state or federal law

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.

Physical Activities:

• 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

*The anticipated pay range for this role is $20.00–$25.00 per hour, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

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.