Building Maintenance and Repair - Field Technician and Coordinator

Berwyn IL

Description

JOB TITLE and DESCRIPTION: Building Maintenance and Repair - Field Technician and Coordinator A growing property management company seeks a capable Building Maintenance and Repair professional to perform maintenance and repair tasks, and to coordinate and schedule tasks for in-house maintenance crew and outside vendors. Managed properties are concentrated in Oak Park and Berwyn, with additional managed properties in River Forest, Forest Park, Broadview, Cicero, and Chicago. Most properties are residential. JOB DESCRIPTION: • Review, prioritize, and plan work for maintenance personnel based on resident-generated maintenance requests. • Schedule and dispatch maintenance personnel using Service Fusion and PropertyWare software. (Prior experience on these platforms is not required.) • Communicate with residents regarding scheduled maintenance and repair work. • Execute work orders in the field. (Approximately 25 hours per week are expected in the field, and approximately 15 hours per week are expected in the office.) • Coordinate work of outside vendors as necessary (plumbers, roofing and electrical contractors, etc). JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Field experience in Building Maintenance and Repair, and willingness to perform field tasks • Ability to learn scheduling and dispatching software, and general familiarity and comfort with computerized information management systems • Ability to prioritize and schedule maintenance and repair tasks for multiple buildings and crew members • Skill in working with in-house colleagues, including maintenance professionals and administrative staff • Skill in working with vendors and inspectors • Focus on customer service and good communication when working with building residents and owners • Reliable transportation plan and valid current driver’s license • Ability to read and write in English, preferably with Spanish language proficiency HOURS/WAGES: • Usual hours 8am-4pm, M-F • Wages to be negotiated based on qualifications, $20+ per hour. • Wages paid on an hourly basis, W-2, semimonthly APPLICATION PROCESS: Email resume and proof of prior experience CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled