Maintenance Technician- Wheaton

Maintenance Technician - Wheaton 121

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.

Wheaton 121 Apartments in Wheaton, IL has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Technician! ()

We offer full‑time employees health benefits, paid vacation and sick time, 401k with a company match, and company‑paid life insurance. We also offer tuition reimbursement and significant apartment rental discounts for staff.

Qualified candidates must be professional and friendly. The maintenance tech is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times, ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include general repairs to the apartments and common areas, vacant apartment preparation, trash removal, emergency repairs, cleaning, landscaping, ordering maintenance equipment, record keeping, accepting deliveries, and moving furniture and/or appliances.

• Address resident service and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate with residents on pending items or the status of service requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, expenditures, apartment make‑ready status, and work in progress.
• Ensure all make‑ready repairs and services are completed on schedule.
• Rake, sweep, shovel, and salt property grounds as circumstances warrant.
• Change locks and keys.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1+ years of experience in property maintenance or an equivalent maintenance‑related field.
• Ability to interact professionally and efficiently with prospects, residents, staff, and management.
• Hands‑on experience with basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems (heat pump experience a plus), swimming pools, landscaping, and cleaning.
• Applicants must furnish their own tools and have transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• Applicant must be HVAC certified and CPO certified preferred.
• Applicant must have a CFC/EPA approved certification (or be willing to obtain within 45 days of hire).
• Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) preferred; must be willing to obtain the CAMT if requested by management.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders and stairs, walking between buildings and on roofs, stooping, kneeling, and bending, and possessing hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to all OSHA guidelines to ensure the protection of themselves and their team.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents.
• Must have the ability to travel to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• Other duties as required.
• The selected applicant will also be required to complete a drug and background screening.

Work Hours:

40+ hours a week, evenings, weekends, and on‑call hours are required as circumstances warrant.

Hourly Pay Range: $22 – $25.

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Company‑paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid Parental Leave

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

Weare a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment background checks and drug screening is performed on all new hires, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.

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