Maintenance Technician I - Century Woods

Millennia Housing Management - Rock Island, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Rock Island, IL

Real Estate

About the position

As a Maintenance Technician I at Millennia Housing Management, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the upkeep and readiness of residential units for new occupants. Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate tasks and manage supplies effectively to prepare vacant units for re-occupancy. This includes maintaining the overall condition of the property, which encompasses the exteriors, common areas, and vacant units. You will be involved in various maintenance tasks such as floor care, trash removal, and ensuring the property surrounding the building is clean and well-maintained. This position requires you to perform both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring that all aspects of the property are in safe, attractive, and comfortable condition. In addition to your primary responsibilities, you will assist the maintenance team with special projects and maintain relationships with current and prospective residents, as well as any vendors working on-site. The role demands a proactive approach to maintenance, including conducting walkthroughs of upcoming or newly vacant units to forecast repairs and performing quality control checks to ensure that all systems and appliances meet move-in standards. You will also be responsible for minor repairs and installations, including electrical and plumbing work, as well as the maintenance of heating and cooling systems. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor for properties with over 300 units or the Property Manager for smaller properties, making it essential to have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Your role is vital in creating a positive living environment for residents and ensuring that the property is maintained to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean/restore recently vacated apartment homes.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the facility and grounds.
• Change bulbs, locks/keys.
• Install or assist with the installation of appliances.
• Perform exterior/interior painting and caulking, light drywall repair.
• Manage painting, pressure washing, and cleaning of breezeways and parking lots.
• Conduct walkthroughs of upcoming or newly vacant units to forecast repairs.
• Create punch lists or quality control checklists for completed units.
• Assist with the removal of trash or belongings in vacant units.
• Perform quality control on all systems, appliances, and aesthetics to ensure apartments meet move-in standards.
• Assist in prepping units for painting by performing breakdown and put-back of electric and switch plates and other items as assigned.
• Assist with the diagnosis and minor routine maintenance/repair involving electrical and plumbing systems, A/C and heating systems, and gas appliances.

Requirements

• One (1) year minimum of prior experience or related experience.
• Reliable transportation to carry out responsibilities effectively.
• Willingness and ability to travel, generally 1-3 days maximum, potentially weekly.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Superior customer service, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and propose workable solutions.
• Strong strategic and business mindset with excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of apartment building maintenance and skilled in minor repairs and hand tool use.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair routine maintenance issues.
• Ability to operate power tools and manage difficult customer situations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in property management or maintenance roles.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and procedures in maintenance work.
• Certifications related to HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for professional development