Maintenance Technician

• Job Title: Maintenance Technician
• Company: FLATS LLC, by Collective Residential
• Location: Scattered portfolio in Uptown, Chicago
• Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday (flexible). It is also required to be available to respond to emergencies after hours.

FLATS®, by Collective Residential, is a lifestyle-driven real estate company known for its creative approach to urban apartment living. We pride ourselves on being “anything but expected,” with a mission to “bring big style to smart spaces.” Through thoughtfully designed units and state-of-the-art technology, we curate what we call the FLATS life – providing homes with soul that embrace value, individuality, and community.

At FLATS, we believe living well is a necessity, not a luxury, and we strive to revolutionize city living by offering residents great design, authentic experiences, and a vibrant community in every property we operate.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot work orders daily for residents, prioritizing the service requests and ensuring they are completed in a timely fashion.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents, ensuring that the unit meets the company standards/checklist.
• Maintain the exterior grounds of the property and conduct seasonal duties such as cleanup or pool maintenance.
• Conduct walk-throughs of the entire property to ensure everything is in working order; if not, take the appropriate steps for documenting and correction.
• Plumbing and painting will be required among the maintenance responsibilities.
• Prepare for inspections under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
• Schedule outside contractors for projects, if necessary, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
• Clean and supply designated building areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, etc.) as needed.
• Schedule and execute annual inspections needed on the property as needed, including but not limited to fire extinguishers, life safety systems, elevator, and any other annual inspections required by the city or state.
• Attend staff meetings and complete virtual trainings as required or requested.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of residential Maintenance experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math.
• HVAC experience required; HVAC certification is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong personal skills to interact with tenants.
• It is essential to be safety-conscious as there is exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes/airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.
• CPO (Certified Pool & Spa Operator) certification is a plus - Prior pool maintenance experience preferred
• Physical demands: Walking, standing, sitting, crouching, crawling, and climbing are necessary throughout the day. May be exposed to various weather conditions when working on the exterior of the property. It may be necessary to lift weights up to 100 pounds.
• On Call availability: Our on-call schedule rotates, so we need someone who is flexible and willing to participate in a rotation that may be one week on/one week off or two weeks on/two weeks off, depending on the schedule.