Facility Services Technician (Maintenance)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys helping people, collaborating, and taking pride in maintaining safe, welcoming communities? We are seeking a Facilities Services Technician to support maintenance at two affordable housing properties located in Racine, WI approximately 15 minutes apart.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone with strong maintenance skills, excellent communication abilities, and a positive, can-do attitude. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and able to prioritize competing work orders while providing exceptional service to residents and staff.

The position will be between 20-40 hours per week with on-call responsibility.

What You'll Do:

As a Facility Services Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining safe, comfortable, and welcoming homes for our residents. Responsibilities include:

• Perform general building maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to maintenance requests and prioritize work orders based on urgency and resident needs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance situations, including after-hours calls.
• Perform minor electrical repairs, including replacing outlets, switches, fixtures, ballasts, bulbs, fuses, and related components.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including repairing leaks, faucets, toilets, drains, and related fixtures.
• Complete painting, carpentry, drywall, masonry, and general repair projects.
• Install, repair, and replace household appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, microwaves, washers, and dryers.
• Repair and maintain doors, locks, hardware, closures, and related building components.
• Replace ceiling tiles and perform other interior building repairs.
• Clear drain and toilet blockages using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Assist with furniture and equipment moves, setups, and re-configurations.
• Monitor trash and recycling areas and coordinate proper waste management.
• Assist with routine testing and maintenance of fire, life safety, and emergency systems.
• Respond to facility emergencies including power outages, water leaks, gas-related concerns, and elevator emergencies.
• Assist with snow removal during scheduled shifts and when needed during emergencies.
• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with residents, visitors, vendors, and team members.
• Promote the organization's mission, vision, and values through excellent customer service.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on the quality of life of residents.
• Varied and engaging work that combines maintenance expertise and resident interaction.
• Supportive team environment.
• Meaningful work in affordable housing and community service.

If you're a reliable maintenance professional who enjoys working with people, takes pride in quality work, and thrives in a hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create safe, comfortable homes for our residents.

Benefits Include:

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan —no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
• Low-cost health insurance through our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Financial and Retirement Planning at No Charge
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

*Benefits may vary based on employment status.*  

What We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of maintenance, facilities, property management, or related experience.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to travel between two work locations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to handle interruptions and changing priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, and work safely with maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A customer-service mindset and genuine desire to help residents.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience working in occupied residential communities.
• A positive attitude and willingness to take on a variety of maintenance tasks.
• Comfort responding to urgent situations and solving problems under pressure.

About us:

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart , and management support and consulting. 

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.

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