Construction​/Make Technician

Overview

Join to apply for the Construction/Make Ready Technician role at Mac Properties
. We are looking for skilled Construction Technicians to join our team. At Mac, our Construction team is not only skilled, courteous, and hard-working; they also make unique and valuable contributions to our community by ensuring that our properties are constructed and renovated with fine attention to detail.

Job Overview
Construction Technicians are assigned responsibilities related to the construction, maintenance, repair, or upkeep of buildings, grounds, or other company property. This may include assisting in the construction or renovation of buildings, general maintenance, and upkeep of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and other systems, and general maintenance.

• Performs carpentry work in the construction or renovation of buildings or additions to existing structures; erects and maintains scaffolds, sheds, forms, frames, fences, and other structures; alters and repairs doors, floors, partitions, stairways, windows, screens, and other fixtures; fits and glazes glass in windows and doors; maintains and repairs roofs.
• Installs, replaces, alters, maintains, and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, traps, faucets; makes minor repairs to laundry equipment, sterilization equipment, kitchen equipment, and other equipment using water, steam, air, or other feed line and return or waste disposal lines.
• Installs and maintains locks and other security devices; repairs or replaces tumblers, springs and other parts; cuts new or duplicate keys; uses files, hand tools and special equipment to change combinations or shorten tumblers.
• Constructs, maintains and repairs concrete and other foundations; builds retaining walls, walks, fireplaces, chimneys, stairways and similar projects; mixes mortar and lays brick, tile, stone, or other materials; installs and finishes tile, carpet, and wood flooring.
• Operates, maintains and repairs various equipment used in construction and maintenance of building and grounds, such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, power shovels, cranes or semi-trailer tractors, forklifts, mowers and edgers.
• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair involving apartment turnover.
• Electrical and plumbing repair including rodding sewer lines.
• Waste management repairs (chutes, compactors).
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete make-ready checklists. Inform Project Manager or Director of needed repairs. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, including Fair Housing regulations. Ensure vacant apartments are rent-ready in a timely manner. Perform make ready work as required.
• Assist with snow removal as needed.
• Performs duties according to OSHA standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Weekend and after hours overtime may be required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• At least one year of experience, preferably in construction performing duties of a Construction Technician.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Basic arithmetic skills for measurements and calculations.
• Ability to use tools, supplies and equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to handle chemicals and cleaning supplies safely.
• Vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and climb (stairs, ladders, etc.)
• Provide own basic tools and be proficient in their safe use.

• Generous rental discounts
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance, 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• Training opportunities and education reimbursement

Please note:

ALL new hires are required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and a medical examination, including a drug screen, prior to employment. Receipt of satisfactory references and proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States are also required.

About Mac:
We believe that the quality of one’s life is directly related to the quality of one’s home. Since 2002, we have been creating rental homes and investing in neighborhoods for our residents in Chicago, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Our vision is to enable better lives through better homes—for our residents, our communities, and our colleagues.