Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – JVM Realty Corporation

Join the JVM Realty Corporation team as a Maintenance Technician. You will be responsible for performing maintenance service requests, apartment make readies, and assisting the Community Manager and Service Supervisor/Service Manager in maintaining the community's appearance and integrity. Your role ensures a safe, clean, comfortable living environment for residents and visitors.

Base pay range: $20.00/hr – $24.00/hr.

• Competitive Salaries That Are Market-priced Annually
• Housing Discount & Housing Rental Discounts
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Reimbursement for Fitness Centers
• Telehealth and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with matching funds
• Community Volunteer Days
• Tuition Assistance
• Maternity Leave
• Gym Reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital Confinement and Critical Illness Protection

• Conduct business in accordance with local, state, and federal safety laws, procedures, and guidelines, including EPA, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
• Walk the community to identify potential issues and address them or alert supervisors with recommendations.
• Perform maintenance in apartments: inspect, repair or replace lights, breakers, windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, appliances, faucets, sink plugs, tiles, plumbing, water heaters, drywall, paint, ceiling fans, lock changes, door installation, flooring, A/C filters.
• Maintain maintenance shop and storage areas, ensuring they remain locked when not in use.
• Complete service requests within 48 hours and apartment make‑ready turns within 5‑8 business days.
• Clean and maintain pool conditions and test chemical levels.
• Perform trash‑out of vacated apartments and remove abandoned furniture, trash, boxes, etc.
• Attend or complete training courses and comply with all safety rules.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions to supervisors.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must understand and read English.
• Two years of property management maintenance experience.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Knowledge of all safety features for equipment, machinery, tools, or materials.
• Excellent customer service and good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small community team and take direction from supervisors.
• High level of initiative and ability to complete tasks efficiently and completely.
• Flexibility to perform a wide variety of tasks thoroughly and promptly.
• Must pass the physical exam administered at the medical facility.

All maintenance employees are expected to own the following tools and carry an appropriate toolbox, tool bag, or tool pouch: hammer, Phillips screwdrivers #1‑3, standard screwdrivers 1/8”, 1/4”, 5/16”, nut drivers 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”, combination wrenches 1/4”–7/8”, adjustable wrenches 8” & 10”, Allen wrench set, two pipe wrenches (16” minimum), complete socket set (3/8” or 1/2”), cordless drill (12‑volt minimum), drill bits 1/16” to 1/2”, tape measure – 25’, channel locks, vise grips, standard pliers, needle‑nose pliers, hacksaw, electrical tester, circular hand saw, taping knives 2” & 6”, small level.

Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Travel within the community to complete inspections and repairs or pick up parts and supplies about 10% of the time.

Type I & II.

• Snow removal: shoveling and snow blowing walkways and stairs.
• Perform outdoor job functions in all weather conditions, ~25% of the time.
• Lift up to 80 lbs, ~10% of the time.
• Climb stairs, ~10% of the time.
• Walk community grounds, ~15% of the time.
• Climb a ladder, ~5% of the time.

JVM Realty is a multi‑family real estate investment and property management company headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. Since 1975, we have built a solid reputation and a proven track record for financial success.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing