Property Maintenance Technician - Residential Communities

The Habitat Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Habitat Company in Chicago is seeking a Janitor C (Helper C) to maintain the property's safety and cleanliness, perform routine maintenance tasks, and support community managers. You will conduct daily walk-downs, replace bulbs, and ensure safe living environments for residents, visitors, and staff.

This full-time role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable timekeeping, with duties including cleaning common areas, handling trash-outs within 48 hours, and assisting in preventive

Qualifications

• Full-time maintenance or janitorial experience, or experience in related field, preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily building walk-downs and replace burned-out bulbs in hallways and stairwells; maintain safety lighting as needed.
• Maintain curb appeal of the property at all times.
• Trash-out vacant units within 48 hours.
• Strip and wax assigned floors quarterly.
• Monitor supplies and inform supervisor of items needed.
• Attend company meetings when requested.
• Maintain accurate daily timekeeping via Paycom system.
• Assist in custodial work and grounds activities as needed.
• Participate in standby emergency schedule for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow safety guidelines for chemical storage and maintain MSDS current.
• Complete unit trash-out within 48 hours.
• Perform general safety-related duties and work area cleanup.

Skills

Excellent Customer Service skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

The Habitat Company in Chicago is seeking a Janitor C (Helper C) to maintain the property's safety and cleanliness, perform routine maintenance tasks, and support community managers. You will conduct daily walk-downs, replace bulbs, and ensure safe living environments for residents, visitors, and staff.

This full-time role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable timekeeping, with duties including cleaning common areas, handling trash-outs within 48 hours, and assisting in preventive