Maintenance Technician 50 RENT DISCOUNT, Elm Creek

AIR Communities   uses industry leading technology for a modern approach to maintenance so our Maintenance Technicians can help as many residents as possible each day. Whether you are turning an apartment to create the perfect move-in experience for new residents or resolving service requests to ensure that our current residents feel at home every day is filled with new challenges.

You will work at Elm Creek Apartment homes our 400-unit community located in  Elmhurst IL!  Check it out here:   We Offer

AIR offers attractive compensation packages that reward hard work and excellent customer service including:

• Expected hourly rate of $21.00 - $23.50 per hour . You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• Quarterly Customer Service Satisfaction Bonuses . Technicians who excel at consistently providing positive resident experiences can earn up to $1500 per quarter.
• 50% Rent Discount available at any AIR Community! Option to live onsite with zero commute or at a nearby AIR Community.
• Career Growth Opportunities. AIR prefers to promote our own teammates whenever possible and provides training and development programs to help prepare you for whats next.
• Additional Benefits listed below.

How We Support You

• Innovative technology helping you prioritize tasks and assist residents efficiently
• Fully stocked and organized shops reducing the time it takes to resolve issues (tools may be available onsite varies by community)
• Supportive leadership and teammates
• Ascend: AIRs newest maintenance development program customized to your individual career path to help you realize your potential and achieve your goals.

What You Will Do

• Provide excellent service to residents and assistance to team members.
• Follow AIRs process for completion of basic apartment turns to make the apartment ready for the next residents perfect move-in experience
• With general direction complete resident requested repairs and routine maintenance (i.e. troubleshoot and repair/replace plumbing basic electrical components HVAC equipment and appliances etc.)
• May provide functional/technical direction and training to other Maintenance Technicians and support the development of technical skills.
• May assist with managing vendor quality and may perform move-in/move-out inspections.
• Responsibilities vary based on team member skillset and community needs mechanical systems and season.

Qualifications :

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented problem solver that takes pride in fixing things right the first time
• Dedicated to customer satisfaction in each interaction
• Eager to use technology to assist as many residents as possible each day
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A reliable team player who contributes to their teams success

What You Have

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience preferably in some form of facilities or building environment
• Basic skills in at least two technical trades  (plumbing electrical appliance repair HVAC carpentry etc.)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule  including evenings weekends 7-day work weeks (depending on community needs and seasonality) and on-call shifts (at least one week a month).
• A reliable mode of transportation  to respond to emergency service requests while on-call after hours.
• Comfort with physical activity  as you must be able and willing to move heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read write and speak English.

Additional Information :

Benefits

• Paid time off including  vacation sick time and 12 holidays.
• Medical dental vision and life insurance options HSA/FSA plans short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 50% rent discount  available at any AIR Community (a rental application is required and certain exclusions apply).
• 401(k) plan  with employer contribution.
• Paid parental leave  of up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement  for job-related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours of  paid time annually for community service .
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development leadership training and  career growth .

What You Need to Know

Application Deadline:  The  initial deadline  for applications is 07/14/2025 . Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time