Residential Property Maintenance Technician – Safety & Repairs

Fairstead; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision Plans

401(k) Retirement

Holidays: 12+

PTO: 15 days

Sick days: 7

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Pet insurance

Disability insurance

Laser correction discount

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fairstead is hiring a Maintenance Technician to uphold day-to-day operations and protect the property's physical assets. You will inspect buildings and equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure safety across properties. The role includes on-call shifts and inventory management.

Join Fairstead to contribute to reliable housing infrastructure, leverage your maintenance expertise, and support residents with well-maintained communities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills to handle minor repairs and fixtures.
• Knowledge of electricity to diagnose electrical problems and carry out minor repairs.
• General maintenance skills to maintain property assets.
• Verbal and written communication skills for effective delivery of information.
• Prior experience as a Service Technician or in a similar role.
• HVAC, CMRP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and equipment regularly for needed repairs and improvements.
• Perform necessary preventative maintenance and repairs on the property as needed.
• Implement maintenance policies and standards to prevent misuse of property appliances.
• Ensure that properties are safe and avoid any danger to their occupants, visitors, and workers.
• Clean and prepare vacated buildings and rooms for new occupants to move in.
• Check electrical wiring for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Check safety systems and devices for operational effectiveness monthly.
• Participate in the on-call rotation. Respond promptly to emergency maintenance problems that may require attention outside of normal working hours.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

General maintenance

Communication skills

Service Technician experience

HVAC certification

CMRP certification

Job description

Fairstead is hiring a Maintenance Technician to uphold day-to-day operations and protect the property's physical assets. You will inspect buildings and equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure safety across properties. The role includes on-call shifts and inventory management.

Join Fairstead to contribute to reliable housing infrastructure, leverage your maintenance expertise, and support residents with well-maintained communities nationwide.