Village Green

Real Estate

HelperA

$0k+ Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Helper A at Village Green. Skills: Maintenance, Repair, Property upkeep. Maintain and care for equipment. Complete emergency repairs”

Industry & Context.

Real Estate
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

On-call availability, Pre-employment drug tests, Physicals required, Background checks required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School or equivalent training and/or work experience, Minimum six (6) months experience as a maintenance technician, Availability to work a flexible schedule any day of the week, Must score 80% or higher on pre-employment maintenance test, Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with residents, supervisors, other staff and vendors, Must be able to read service requests and then communicate, in writing, the work that was completed in the unit

Nice to Have

Certified Pool Operator certification preferred, Previous plumbing, electrical, mechanical, drywall repairs, carpentry, and pool/spa maintenance experience, HVAC knowledge and EPA certification, if necessary, Previous hotel, commercial and/or apartment maintenance experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Maintain and care for equipment

Complete emergency repairs

Document replacement of appliances

Track systems repairs

Track apartment painting

Track refrigerator coil cleaning

Track carbon monoxide checks

Track other major repairs

Maintain adequate inventory supply level

Ensure service shop is clean and organized

Perform daily pool/spa inspections

Ensure proper water chemistry

Ensure cleanliness of pool/spa area

Ascertain needed repairs or improvements

Keep premises supplied with cold and hot water

Keep premises heated and cooled

Perform routine maintenance and repair on air conditioning

Note building deficiencies or needs to Supervisor in

Adhere to established policies related to fair housing

Maintain confidentiality of co-workers

Assist Helper A Trainee

Use own labor to perform carpet cleaning

Use own labor to perform apartment cleaning

Use own labor to perform interior painting

Schedule/contract vendors to perform apartment turnover services

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Assist other staff

Communication Scope

Written communication

Full Job Description

[Village Green](http://www.villagegreen.mgt.com) Immediate Opening- Helper A | Coppia [Chicago IL](https://www.coppiachicago.com/) Pay:$27.26 hourly, Growth Opportunity Founded in 1919, Village Green is a diverse, people-first organization that has earned multi-year Great Places to Work, Top Workplaces, and Best Workplaces in Multifamily designations, to name a few. We believe a company's accomplishments are those of its people. As a result, all our associates receive the tools, training, resources, and opportunity to excel and become leaders in the industry. A career with Village Green is a substantial investment in your future. So why wait? Our 100-year history makes us one of the oldest and most experienced management companies, and we have room to grow within the rising apartment industry. The Helper A helps to safeguard the interests of the owners by maintaining the physical condition of property and equipment according to company guidelines and standards, and protecting the property and equipment from damage, loss, and deterioration. This position assesses and may help to direct the maintenance staff and make recommendations to ownership regarding cost containment and asset preservation. • Maintains and cares for equipment as may be necessary for its continuous operation. Completes emergency repairs as may be required to prevent damage or deterioration. • Documents replacement of appliances, carpet, vinyl, water heaters, condensers, etc., in all units. Also tracks systems repairs, apartment painting (full paint or touch-up), refrigerator coil cleaning, and carbon monoxide checks, and other major repairs. • Maintains an adequate inventory supply level while ensuring service shop is clean and organized. • Performs daily pool/spa inspections (in season) to ensure proper water chemistry and cleanliness of pool/spa area, and to ascertain needed repairs or improvements. • Keeps premises supplied with cold and hot water at all times. Keeps premises heated and cooled

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