Punch Technician (Maintenance)

CYM Living LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CYM Living LLC is seeking a dependable Punch Technician to join our maintenance team in Chicago. The role focuses on painting, cleaning, and basic repairs after move-out to ensure each unit is move-in ready.

You will escalate larger repairs to the Maintenance Supervisor and help coordinate internal work or contractor scheduling. A strong commitment to quality workmanship, consistency, and meeting turn timelines is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Dependable and detail-oriented with a focus on quality workmanship.
• Proficient in painting and basic repairs to prepare units.
• Able to manage time and complete turns on schedule.
• Document work with photos and update time records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Paint, clean, and perform basic repairs on vacant units after move-out.
• Escalate larger repairs to the Maintenance Supervisor for scheduling.
• Maintain high turn quality and ensure no further work is needed after close.
• Gather daily supplies and inform supervisor of needs before cutoff.
• Take unit photos before/after turning and update corresponding work orders.
• Input time on all work orders and close turns as completed.
• Verify weekly hours and statuses in Yardi; notify if issues arise.
• Notify supervisor when paint or supplies run low.
• Maintain accurate time card punches and start on time.
• Complete trash-outs and assist with winter snow removal as instructed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Painting

Basic repairs

Time management

Photo documentation

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Overview:

CYM Living - Where caring meets innovation. We are a national real estate firm with corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL, and just outside of New York City. Our mission is to provide our residents with an exceptional living experience, nurture a culture of community, and empower growth from within. As a vertically integrated firm, we lead with operations by taking a hands-on approach to real estate investment and property management, accomplishing our mission by incorporating data and technology with hyperlocal customer service to all units.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Punch Technician to join our maintenance team and prepare our vacant units for incoming residents. The Punch Technician is responsible for painting, cleaning, and performing basic repairs after move-out so that each unit is move-in ready, and for escalating larger repairs to the Maintenance Supervisor so additional internal work or contractor scheduling can be coordinated. A strong commitment to quality workmanship, consistency, and meeting turn timelines is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Paint, clean, and perform basic repairs on vacant units after move-out to prepare them for the next resident.
• Escalate larger repairs to the Maintenance Supervisor so additional internal work or outside contractors can be coordinated.
• Maintain a high quality of work - no additional repairs or cleaning should be needed once a work order is closed, unless a larger issue has been communicated to the supervisor.
• Gather the supplies needed each day for the active turn list, and inform your supervisor before the daily cutoff time of any supplies needed.
• Take photos of each unit before and after turning it and upload them to the corresponding work orders.
• Input time on all work orders worked and close out turns as they are completed.
• Verify weekly that hours are correct and that all turns closed during the week reflect the correct status in Yardi.
• Notify your supervisor when running low on paint or other commonly used supplies.
• Maintain accurate time card punches and be prepared to start work at your scheduled start time.
• Complete trash-outs as necessary and assist with snow removal in the winter as instructed by your supervisor.