Maintenance Tech-Helper A at Atlantic Residential – Chicago, Illinois

Atlantic Residential is a private commercial real estate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia with regional offices in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Florida. From the beginning, Atlantic Residential has been a family company. Founded by brothers Richard and Andrew Aaronson in 1995, we’ve since overseen the construction of over $3.0 Billion of institutional quality residential and mixed-use projects, containing over 11,000 residential units. All the while, we’ve committed ourselves to detail, service, and community. At Atlantic Residential, our motto is simple: We Do Yes. Yes, to progress, Yes to breaking boundaries, and Yes to making life better for our communities, residents, and investors. We’re not just a regional developer & manager of luxury apartments--we’re a creative, strategic, and customer-focused team of experts, driven to create incredible communities.

We are seeking a highly qualified Maintenance Tech- Helper A for our fabulous community SCIO @ Medical District.

At Atlantic Residential, you can expect great pay, benefits, paid vacations and holidays, incentive bonuses, and internal growth potential. If you are interested in an excellent opportunity with a dynamic company, please see the details below.

POSITION SUMMARY: Maintenance Tech-Helper A is responsible for the prompt and efficient performance of all tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager, and for continuous self-improvement of skills and expertise. A willingness to accept and follow the directions of others is 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 too electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and pool servicing.

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.

•Provide twenty-four-hour (24) “Emergency Service” by participating in an on-call rotation for the Maintenance Department.

•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, 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 the 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, log books and inventory control.

•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)

•One year of experience in facility maintenance and/or mechanical repair required

•Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance

•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