Lead Maintenance Technician - The Nest

Lead Maintenance Technician - The Nest
Department: Property Maintenance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: The Nest - Chicago, IL
Description
We are seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician whose responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining and repairing different areas of the property. This is achieved by performing work orders, assisting in the maintenance of interior and exterior systems and preparing apartments for occupancy according to protocols.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Assists in completing work orders of various types including, but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, painting, appliances and make readies.
• Assists in the preventative maintenance and general repairs of the buildings' exterior and interior systems
• Assists in maintaining swimming pool(s) and spa(s)
• Responsible for being On-Call for emergency work orders and lock-outs
• Assists in snow/ice removal (where applicable)
• Assists in completing Monthly Facilities Plan tasks
• Assists in completing BOSS daily duties and tasks
• Assists daily in picking up trash on the grounds
• Assists other departments with moving furniture including unloading and storing supplies
• Attend all mandatory employee staff meetings and company safety meetings/webinars
• Understand and follow all safety protocols including understanding MSDS on use of chemicals
• Report any observed violations of property rules and regulations to Maintenance Supervisor/Manager and/or General Manager
• Responsible for understanding and following the ACC key policy

American Campus Culture Commitments

• Our people are devoted to a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality in the workplace and our communities. We are committed to intentionally executing an evolving set of goals specific to inclusion, diversity, and accountability, driven by empathetic leadership and embraced by all.
• The core of American Campus culture involves everyone being fully invested in everything that we do down to picking up the smallest piece of trash. No matter their position or duration at any given property, everyone picks up trash because we take pride in our community.
• Serve as an American Campus representative and liaison in all interactions.
• Certain activities involved in this position may be photographed and/or video and audio recorded for quality control and/or training purposes. Compliance with the Photo, Video and Voice Recording Policy is a condition of employment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A High School diploma or GED
• One to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• EPA Type II or above (HVAC) Certification required
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator) required
• Appliance experience

Benefits

• Dental
• Vison
• 401(k)
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Health Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability