Maintenance Technician Jobs

Job Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician are to perform maintenance service requests, apartment make readies and assist the Community Manager and Service Supervisor/Service Manager, if applicable, in maintaining the physical appearance and integrity of the community. This involves insuring a safe, clean and comfortable living environment for residents and visitors. The Maintenance Technician will also walk the community in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal and to ensure that all apartments are thoroughly restored to “market ready” condition in a timely manner.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, replace or remove appliances.
• Complete apartment make ready turn within 5-8 business days, completing the move-in and move-out inspection form.
• Inspect and change A/C filters.
• Change locks
• Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Inspect, repair or replace windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, etc.
• Inspect, repair or replace ceiling fans, light fixtures, etc.
• Complete service requests within 48 hours.
• Attends or completes training courses and complies with all company safety rules.
• Clean and maintain maintenance shop and storage areas, ensuring these areas remain locked when not in use.
• Inspect, repair or replace lights and change breakers.
• Conducts all business in accordance with and knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal safety laws, procedures, guidelines, including those of the EPA, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
• Replace flooring with VCT and sheet vinyl.
• Repair drywall, prep and paint.
• Clean and maintain pool conditions and test pool chemical levels
• Is aware of the location for all utility meter shut-offs, apartment and fixture shut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.
• Inspect, repair or replace faucets, sink plugs, tiles in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Hang and plumb doors.
• Inspect apartment homes, interior and exterior conditions of the buildings and grounds to perform routine, preventative maintenance completing the JVM 8 point preventative maintenance checklist.
• Regularly walks the community to identify potential issues needing attention and either addresses the issue or alerts his/her supervisor of the issue and recommends potential solutions.
• Operate a hand rodder for plumbing back ups and inspect, repair or replace water heaters.
• Perform "trash-out" of vacated apartments and remove all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes, etc.
• Identifies and performs maintenance needs in apartments which may include the following:
• Perform other types of repairs/maintenance as requested by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experienced in electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry.
• Must understand and be able to read the English language
• Driving and Traveling Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance for personal vehicle transportation throughout the community to complete apartment home inspections and repairs or to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors, when approved by the supervisor. Approximately, 10% of the time.
• Ability to perform effectively as a member of a small community team, taking direction from supervisor(s).
• Flexibility to perform a wide variety of tasks in a thorough and prompt manner.
• Must be able to walk the community grounds, approximately 15% of the time
• Must be able to climb stairs, approximately 10% of the time
• Must be able to perform outdoor job functions in all weather conditions, approximately 25% of the time
• Minimum Tool Requirement: Hammer, Phillips screwdrivers #’s 1, 2, 3,standard screwdrivers 1/8”, 1/4”, 5/16”, nut Drivers 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”, combination wrenches 1/4 “– 7/8 “, adjustable wrenches 8” & 10”, Allen wrench set, 2 pipe wrenches (16” minimum), complete socket set (3/8” or 1/2”), cordless drill (minimum 12 volt), set of drill bits 1/16 to 1/2", tape measure – 25’, channel locks, vise grips, standard pliers, needle nose pliers, hacksaw, electrical tester (voltmeter), circular hand saw, taping knifes 2” & 6”, small level.
• Must pass the physical exam administered at the medical facility.
• Must be knowledgeable of all safety features for equipment, machinery, tools or materials.
• ADA Physical Requirements of the Position:
• Excellent customer service skills and good written and oral communications skills.
• Snow removal to include shoveling and snow blowing walk ways and stairs in the community
• High level of initiative and ability to complete tasks assigned efficiently and completely.
• Certifications/Licenses: Type I & II
• Must be able to lift up to 80lbs, approximately10% of the time
• Must be able to climb a ladder approximately 5% of the time
• High school diploma or GED
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools: Equipment/Machinery/Tools: All maintenance employees are expected to own the following tools listed in the minimum tool requirement section outlined below. In addition to the tool requirement, an appropriate tool box, tool bag or tool pouch must be carried.
• Two (2) years property management maintenance experience

About Us: JVM Realty is a multi-family real estate investment and property management company headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. Since 1975, we have built a solid reputation and proven track record for financial success. In every aspect of our business, we are guided by firm principles, a commitment to excellence and integrity. Always. At JVM, we’re Invested in You.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.