Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianAre you hardworking? Do you like a fast-paced, exciting environment? Are you a problem solver? If you are looking for a career with a company that rewards boldness and perseverance, this is the job for you. As a maintenance technician for Optima, you will have the opportunity to work directly for the developer performing maintenance service for a luxury apartment community. You will complete service requests, unit turns, preventative maintenance, and other functions throughout the property. We believe that maintenance plays one of the most critical roles in the success of our properties.About OptimaOptima is a design-driven real estate development firm rooted in the modernist tradition with offices in Illinois and Arizona. For more than 40 years, we have been developing, designing, building, and managing striking urban and suburban luxury residential communities. From the beginning, we aimed to reinvent housing by integrating the functions involved in new construction within one company. We control and execute every aspect of the process in-house – development, architecture, construction, sales, and management – for a dynamic system that offers greater focus and fluidity. We are committed to delivering extraordinary living through design, innovation, sustainability, and management.What You'll DoResponsible for apartment home make-readies/turns, including but not limited to; painting, faucets, blinds, drains, drawers, smoke detectors, doors, garbage disposal, locks and light bulbs.Turnover vacant units in preparation for future residentsGeneral upkeep of the property and grounds including amenity areasOngoing preventative maintenance with the team to ensure the property remains in top conditionPerform general carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing repairsRecord and maintain files including work order notes, daily logs and on-call sheetsServe on the on-call team, rotating after-hours availabilityComplete resident work order requestsWhat You'll NeedOutgoing and positive attitude with exceptional customer service skillsStrong communication and people skillsAbility to work independently, expertly, and to multi-taskReliable and responsive with a strong work ethicThorough knowledge of preparing for resident move ins and outs, as well as general repair skillsGeneral maintenance knowledge in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, drywall and appliance repairPossession of a current and valid driver's licensePhysical capacity to lift 100 lbs., including lifting and moving packagesWork a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays.High school diploma or equivalentMinimum of 1 year experience in MaintenanceBenefits and PerksPay: $22 - $25.50/hr. plus renewal and on-call bonusesCompetitive benefits and great perks make a huge difference; we get that, so you'll get them too. Team Members receive a competitive 401k match, paid parental leave, paid time off, and a 100% company paid medical plan option. At Optima, we believe benefits should be meaningful and a part of what makes us great!Come as you are! At Optima we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Optima evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other legally-protected characteristics