Maintenance Technician- Marycrest Village

Maintenance Technician - Marycrest Village

Join VOA Illinois as a Maintenance Technician at our Marycrest Village facility in Joliet, IL (2115 Marmion Ave, Joliet, IL 60436). This is a full‑time, in‑office position with a 40‑hour week on average and may include occasional weekend or evening hours. The role is non‑exempt and reports directly to the Property Manager.

$20.00/hr - $22.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience)

VOA Illinois is a national, faith‑based nonprofit organization with over 125 years of history. We are a certified “Great Place to Work,” focused on faith, innovation, and collaboration. Over 50% of our workforce is promoted from within.

• Display discipline in managing time and attention to assigned tasks or projects.
• Exercise prudent stewardship of agency resources.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior at all times.
• Engage with trauma‑informed care approach and practice principles.
• Recognize and display ability to de‑escalate and resolve conflict as necessary.
• Maintain the property clean, including laundry rooms, carpeting, and stairwells.
• Be able to make a unit ready within 7 days.
• Respond to and complete emergency work orders within 24 hours.
• Respond to and complete non‑emergency work orders within 72 hours.

• Work with the property team to adhere to budgeted cost parameters.
• Requisition supplies, parts, and equipment from storage areas and advise the Property Manager when purchases are required.
• Collaborate with the Property Manager to complete turn‑key operations; ensure apartment units are ready for showing and resident move‑in according to property rent‑ready standards.
• Inspect property regularly under the direction of the Property Manager, ensuring required maintenance and repairs are completed.
• Ensure adherence to company safety standards, policies, and procedures; wear and use required safety equipment.
• Familiarize with property maps identifying utility cut‑offs, hydrants, gas mains, and other safety information.
• Attend regular on‑site safety meetings and comply with all federal, state, and local safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, Workers Compensation, Hazard Communications).
• Properly label, store, and handle all hazardous materials.
• Strictly adhere to property key‑control policies; change locks, cut and dispense keys as needed.
• Inspects property for safety and security issues (e.g., non‑functioning lights, ground or trip hazards, broken fences, exposed wiring).
• Adhere to customer service standards; ensure resident maintenance issues are resolved timely with proper follow‑through.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required; fluency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Excellent organization and customer service skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize workloads.
• At least two years of experience in property maintenance.
• Proven ability to diagnose and complete required maintenance/repair work.
• Availability to provide on‑site transportation.
• Good diagnostic skills and ability to perform maintenance on: appliances, HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing (including water lines), carpentry, painting/wallpapering, roofing, and pest control (as required).

Hourly Range: $20.50 - $24.60

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) / 403(b) Matching
• Paid‑Time Off
• Life Insurance
• PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Referral program
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance options

VOA Illinois provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities upon request.

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