Maintenance Technician- Lakewood Tower

About the position

Lakewood Tower apartments in Lake Villa, IL has an opening for a full-time, Maintenance Technician! The maintenance technician is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times, ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This includes general repairs to the apartments and common areas, vacant apartment preparation, trash removal, emergency repairs, cleaning, landscaping, ordering maintenance equipment, record keeping, accepting deliveries, and moving furniture and/or appliances.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate with residents on any pending items or the status of service requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Keep the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.
• Ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed on schedule.
• Rake, sweep, shovel, and salt property grounds as circumstances warrant.
• Change locks and keys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent maintenance-related fieldwork.
• Experience with Senior living facilities is preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally and efficiently with prospects, residents, staff, and management.
• Hands-on experience within basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems (heat pump experience a plus), swimming pools, landscaping, and cleaning.
• Applicants must furnish their own tools and have transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• The applicant must be HVAC certified and CPO certified preferred.
• Applicant must have a CFC/EPA approved certification (or be willing to obtain within 45 days of hire).
• Physical requirements include being able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, walk between buildings and on roofs, stoop, kneel, and bend as well as have hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to all OSHA guidelines to ensure the protection of themselves and their team.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents.
• Must have the ability to travel to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• Other duties as required.
• The selected applicant will also be required to complete a drug and background screening.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Senior living facilities is preferred.
• CPO certification preferred.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401K with a company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Significant apartment rental discounts for staff.