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PeakMade Real Estate

Maintenance Technician

Salary$52k – $56k
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentField
Company size51+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen1d ago
About the role
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks necessary to maintain and enhance the value of an assigned apartment community. This pinnacle role is foundational to the community’s success; the ideal candidate is a resident-focused team player with a strong technical aptitude who take pride in the work they perform.
What You’ll Do:
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Ensure all service requests and repairs are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner
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Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts and supplies at appropriate levels
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Maintain excellent customer service standards
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Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures and maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.
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Maintain preventative maintenance schedule
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Communicate effectively with residents, fellow employees, vendors and supervisors
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Work with Maintenance Supervisor to adhere to budget guidelines and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program
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Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining a hazard communications program
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Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns
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Ensure adherence to the company’s safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures
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Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that physical condition of the community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards
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Work with maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times
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Assist residents with the move-in/move-out process as needed
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Assist with the scheduling and performance of all maintenance/repair-related turn events
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Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and operating manuals
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Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely and professional fashion
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Maintain accurate records and contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas and model
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Assist in the daily cleanup of the exterior of the property including grounds, breezeways, and all common areas
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Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning and maintain accurate, timely chemical logs
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Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service
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Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required
Requirements
What You’ll Need:
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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At least one year maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry
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EPA certification Type I and II preferred
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Must live within 30 miles of the assigned property
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Must have reliable transportation and be able to accommodate a rotating on-call schedule as required
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Other licenses and certifications as required by local, state or federal law
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Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays as required
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Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances and all other systems at community.
Physical Activates:
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Position requires ability to transport or move up to 50 pounds variable distances
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Use of ladders to access heights in excess of eight to nine feet
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The ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit
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Ability to personally perform general maintenance repair tasks without endangering themselves, residents or fellow employees
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Frequent bending and/or stooping to access equipment and machinery necessary when assisting with or performing tasks
Additional Qualifications:
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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
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All equipment must be used without jeopardizing the safety of themselves, fellow associates, and residents
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Maintenance Technicians are expected to provide their own hand tools needed for their position.
Benefits
The anticipated pay range for this role is $25.00-$27.00 per hour, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.
Benefits
What You’ll Get (Peak Perks):
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Paid Parental Leave + one year of diapers, on us
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15 Days of PTO + 2 additional “Wellbeing Days”
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401(k) Match
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10 Year Peakiversary Trip
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Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and reward programs through Peak’s LiveWell program
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Facilities related leadership program
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Additional technical training
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Technical certifications available (HVAC / CPO)
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Employee Resource Groups
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Monthly renewal bonuses
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Additional rewards and recognition
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.
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PeakMade Real Estate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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