Scattered Site Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Wanted: A Maintenance Tech Who Fixes It Right The First TimeWe manage 1,500+ residential units across more than 100 villages in the Chicago market, from condos and single family homes to small apartment buildings. No two properties are the same. Your job is to make sure requested maintenance gets handled correctly and preventive issues get reported before they turn into emergencies. Start from your home and finish to your home each day!What You Get:Salary: $28.00 USD per hourMonthly Bonus: Up to 7% bonus based on performance each monthGas Stipend: Up to $150/week Book Club: Company funded reading program worth up to $500 per yearReferral Program: Refer a hired team member and receive a $1,000 bonusPaid Time Off: 10 accrued PTO days per yearPaid Birthday: Take a paid day off during your birthday monthPaid Holidays: 7 paid holidays recognized annuallyWhat You'll Do:Diagnose and repair simple and complex issues across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, trim, doors, windows, and appliancesFix it right on the first visit so nobody has to send a second truckShow up to every work order on time with the tools and materials the job actually requiresComplete every work order assigned to you each dayCall dispatch before you leave a site if a job cannot be finished, whether that is a delay, a hazard, a parts issue, or an escalationCall dispatch the moment you cannot get into a property or reach a residentWalk properties with municipal inspectors, correct what you can on the spot, take clear notes, and report back to dispatchEstimate labor hours and material costs accurately when a job needs a scope before approvalWork with minimal supervision, and take the lead when you are paired with a Tech I or Tech IITrain new technicians by letting them shadow you and showing them the standardComplete property condition reports and time cards accurately and on timeKeep your van clean, organized, and stocked for the next dayCommunicate professionally with residents, and route new requests to the Property Manager instead of promising work in the fieldFollow safety procedures every time, including when it slows you downWho We're Looking For:First Visit Completion: You diagnose the actual problem and complete the repair correctly the first time, so the work order does not come backHands On Experience: 5+ years in residential maintenance with formal training through an apprenticeship or vocational program, 8+ preferred, and scattered site rental property repair experience is a big plusMulti Trade Skill: Real working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, and general repair, plus expert command of hand, power, and specialty tools and your own basic setDiagnostic Ability: You find the actual cause instead of treating the symptom, and you know residential code well enough to walk a property with a municipal inspectorCertified Or Ready To Be: EPA, GC license, handyman license, or OSHA 30 are all a plus, and we will help you get what you are missingLeads By Example: Takes point on a job with a Tech I or Tech II and shows a new hire how the work gets done hereOwns The Day: Prioritizes work orders, stays productive, finishes what was assigned, and stays level when priorities shiftReliable & Responsive: Valid Illinois driver's license, clean driving record, reliable transportation, full auto insurance, comfortable on a smartphone and tablet, and able to lift 30+ pounds on stairs and ladders in all weatherBackground Check: High school diploma or equivalent, and must pass a pre employment background screeningThe GC Realty Experience™At GC Realty & Development, everything we do is guided by four core values: Responsive, Own It, Get Stuff Done (GSD), and Better Results. Together, these make up The GC Realty Experience™. It is not a slogan. It shows up in how we communicate, how we solve problems, and how we treat every person who comes in contact with our brand, whether that is a resident, a client, a vendor, or a new team member. We make doing business with us easy. We offer the right solutions the first time and leave everyone with an experience worth talking about. That standard does not change when things get hard. In fact, that is exactly when it matters most. No matter where you sit in the company, you are responsible for making The GC Realty Experience™ real every single day.Are you the right fit??? We encourage you to check out our reputation online, our podcast, and Straight Up Chicago Investor!