Atlantic Residential has an exciting career opportunity available. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician-Helper A for our fabulous apartment community SCIO at Medical District Apartments. Our company is dedicated to providing the highest level of residential satisfaction by building and managing Best-in-class Products in Best-in-class Neighborhoods.
Maintenance Technician-Helper A is responsible for the prompt and efficient performance of all tasks assigned by the Head Janitor or Property Manager, and for continuous self-improvement of skills and expertise. A willingness to accept and follow the directions of others are required as is a working knowledge of HVAC systems and various appliances, stove, dishwashers, disposals, and refrigerators. Additional skill requirements include, but are not limited to electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry and pool servicing. The position is required to work Tuesday-Saturday from 2:30pm to 11:00pm.
Specific Responsibilities
- Maintaining a professional image and attitude in keeping with the objectives of the company and the resident’s welfare.
- Reporting to supervisor each morning and as requested, for work assignments, satisfying service requests promptly (within 24 hours) and efficiently. If unusual circumstances make this impossible, the resident must be notified of the reasons for the delay.
- Informing the supervisor of needed parts and supplies.
- Leaving notices in residents’ apartments which state reasons for entrance and an explanation of any work performed.
- Observing the condition of any occupied apartments entered and reporting any unusual circumstances to the supervisor, for example, cleanliness, size and number of pets, the appearance of floors, appliances, walls, light fixtures, etc.
- Performing make- ready tasks in turnover units as directed.
- Keeping the premises clean and in order and employing reasonable diligence in the removal of snow to afford ready access into and past the buildings and garages belonging to the premises.
- Knowing the location of all water, gas, and power turnoffs, cleanout, traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants as well as the telephone numbers of the police, ambulance service, fire department, power, gas trash, and water companies.
- Working with supervisor in executing the preventative maintenance schedule for cleaning of furnaces, A/C coils, oiling motors and circulating pumps, exterior painting, changing of filters, replacing of light bulbs in common a public area, maintain swimming pool and pump rooms, hot water heater equipment as well as trash room. Pressure cleaning and garage cleaning equipment is utilized as necessary.
- Knowing condition of vacant apartments.
- Keeping Track of tools that are under current inventory.
- Working with supervisor to keep a clean and orderly shop. Monthly inspections occur for cleanliness, logbooks, and inventory control.
- Attending all required classes set forth by the SEIU Local 1
- Picking up trash observed on the property while performing normal duties.
- Thinking and working safely at all times.
- Reporting all needed repairs to the supervisor.
- Putting all ashes and other refuse into the receptacles provided by the premises for waste removal.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Trade school certificate(s) in electrical, plumbing, maintenance.
- Solid knowledge of general maintenance and repairs. Experience in HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, painting, carpentry, drywall.
- Excellent customer service and effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to understand instructions and communicate in basic English
- Valid Driver License.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- On call
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60607: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
