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UPholdings · 1 month ago

Maintenance Technician - Chicago, IL

Chicago,IL,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

UPholdings is a comprehensive Real Estate firm dedicated to creating, operating, and sustaining quality affordable housing in communities throughout several states in the United States. They are currently looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to manage property maintenance tasks and assist residents with their maintenance needs. The role involves performing routine maintenance, cleaning, and ensuring the property remains operational and organized.

Property DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal EstateResidential

Responsibilities

Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris and pet droppings from the grounds

Performs 'trash-out' duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis

Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes

Transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpsters

Pick-up and sweep area

Keeps dumpster doors closed on windy days

Cleans and rakes shrub areas; shovels mud when necessary

Use blower to keep sidewalk and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush

Repairs and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc

Performs routine maintenance on property as requested by Manager and Superintendent

Assists with various physical tasks as directed; e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc

Assists with 'apartment preparation' duties when requested

Helps clean and maintain storage areas

Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested

Carries buckets of paint from storage area to work site

Completes minor and routine service requested when requested by Manager and/or Superintendent

Change locks, make keys when directed

Performs any additional duties assigned by the Manager or Superintendent

Qualification

Property management maintenanceGeneral maintenanceCarpentryLight plumbing repairsPreventive maintenanceInventory managementLift 40 poundsIndependent work

Required

Must have three to five years' experience in property management maintenance, including general maintenance, carpentry, painting, light plumbing repairs, necessary preventive maintenance, and inventory management

Must be able to work independently

The Maintenance Technician will work full time Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend hours as needed

The ability to lift more than 40 pounds, walk moderate distances and climb flights of stairs is required

Frequent need (25% to 35% of the time) to utilize personal vehicles to transport items, as well as inspect apartments, properties and be on call for after hour emergencies