Maintenance - Chicagoland

$39,520 - $41,600/Yr

Yes Communities - Alsip, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Alsip, IL

Real Estate

About the position

The Maintenance position at YES Communities is responsible for ensuring the community grounds are safe, organized, and well-maintained. This role involves interacting with residents, responding to service requests, and maintaining community assets, including equipment and facilities. The position requires a proactive approach to upkeep and safety, contributing to a positive living environment for residents.

Responsibilities

• Complete all work in a timely manner, without sacrificing quality.
• Keep the community grounds, common areas, and vacant lots clean and free of debris and trash.
• Respond to resident service requests timely.
• Maintain tools, equipment, maintenance facility(s), and storage compound in a safe and organized manner.
• Aid in new home delivery and set-up, reporting any warranty or follow-up work needed in new homes to management.
• Order supplies, tools, and equipment with management approval.
• Read water meters, identify, and resolve leaks within the community as applicable.
• Deliver resident notices as requested by management.
• Complete required monthly Gold Key Service inspections as scheduled by the community manager.
• Maintain rental inventory through preventative maintenance, work orders, and home refurbishment.
• Maintain all utility facilities within the community, if applicable.
• Follow safety precautions including chemical use and OSHA requirements.
• Participate in monthly Safety Teams meetings as available.
• Maintain all OSHA and PPE equipment as required by Company/State standards.
• Maintain professional behavior that does not interfere with work or community residents' quality of life.
• Maintain and track all community assets including grounds, buildings, equipment, pools, etc.
• Maintain safe winter road conditions through snow removal and de-icing when applicable.
• Respond to after-hour emergency calls immediately based on the on-call schedule.
• Use electronic devices for tracking and logging work orders and daily email management.
• Log and maintain all company vehicles according to legal and YES compliance & safety standards.
• Notify management of any incident/accident immediately.
• Measure lots and keep up to date on city setback guidelines.
• Secure utilities on vacant lots and remove old tiedowns.
• Learn and apply knowledge of landscaping and home refurbishment.
• Work effectively with all team members to uphold YES standards of community appearance.
• Effectively communicate with vendors and residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid in-state driver's license required.
• Electrical experience preferred.
• Plumbing experience preferred.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Landscaping experience preferred.
• Leadership skills preferred.
• Entry-level position with a desire to learn and grow.
• 10 years of relevant experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous home refurbishment or make-ready experience preferred.
• Desire to identify opportunities and communicate respectfully.
• HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Pool Operation experience or certifications are a plus.
• Any OSHA certifications or completed training is a plus.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching