Maintenance I​/Janitor

Job Details

Location:

Vermilion Gardens - Danville, IL 61832

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 hourly

Job Shift: Day

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Property Manager and/or the Maintenance Supervisor/III in maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times. It involves ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The role also involves anticipating, identifying and correcting property related problems and helping to implement procedures that prevent such problems.

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws (e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing).
• Document resolutions to all work orders.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring that all make‑ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Assist in trouble‑shooting maintenance problems and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist in collecting bids and procuring outside services and/or vendors for contract or repair work.
• Remain available to perform work orders and routine, preventative, and deferred maintenance tasks.
• Provide information for work order status reports, documentation of capital improvements and major repairs.
• Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rake, sweep, shovel as circumstances warrant.
• Remain aware of the condition of physical property throughout the community and immediately notify management of unsafe conditions (e.g., broken gates, steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights).
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make‑ready status, work‑in‑progress, etc.
• Assist in scheduling and performing minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis.
• Inspect and maintain all tools in excellent condition and inform management of the inventory status of spare parts and maintenance materials.
• Look out for safety hazards, including LBP, asbestos, radon, hazardous spills, and workplace safety, and notify management immediately if hazards exist.
• Maintain a “safety first” attitude and ensure all safety equipment is used consistently and appropriately.
• Perform work area clean‑up and safety‑related duties.

Must be punctual and timely in meeting all performance requirements, including attendance standards and work deadlines; begin and end assignments on time; observe scheduled work breaks where applicable.

• Problem Solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem‑solving situations.
• Technical Skills – assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.

• Customer Service – manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.

• Cost Consciousness – work within approved budget; develop and implement cost‑saving measures.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

No computer skills needed.

• Some trade school certificate(s) in HVAC,…