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Red Tail Residential

Lead Maintenance Technician

Red Tail Residential, Saint Charles, Illinois, United States

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Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician

Company: Red Tail Residential

Location: The View Apartments, St Charles

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Regional Manager, Community Manager

Benefits Competitive compensation package with company‑paid employee‑only health insurance, vacation and sick time, company‑paid holidays, life insurance, and employee discounts.

Job Description As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will oversee and perform interior and exterior routine and repair maintenance in our apartment community, including general maintenance requests, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and installation of appliances. You will communicate effectively with residents, guests, and team members while operating safely to uphold safety and operations standards.

Key Responsibilities

Complete and delegate community maintenance work, resident service requests, punch lists, building inspections, preventative maintenance, and cleaning.

Demonstrate safe use of hand and power tools/equipment.

Participate in apartment inspections for move‑ins and move‑outs.

Maintain inventory of basic personal tools.

Organize, maintain, and utilize provided supplies cost‑effectively.

Perform on‑call service requests and emergency calls as needed.

Provide hands‑on leadership and serve as a role‑model for the maintenance team.

Present an appearance appropriate to the company's image.

Communicate concerns of the community to the Community Manager and Facilities Manager.

Complete additional tasks or duties assigned by the Community Manager and Facilities Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

Install, repair, and/or complete building systems: heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Electrical: GFIs, fixtures, circuits, receptacles, breakers, switches, and fuses.

Plumbing: toilets, sinks, disposals.

Appliances: stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers.

Light carpentry and drywall; door and window hardware; window screens and blinds.

Wall molding and caulking; countertops and cabinets; vinyl and ceramic flooring.

Weather preparation and clean‑up, including bulk trash removal.

Inspect common area mechanical and storage rooms.

Assist with Make Ready items as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years maintenance technician experience (multifamily preferred).

Intermediate experience in two or more trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting (preferred).

Working knowledge of appliances (preferred).

Education

High school education or equivalent (preferred).

Basic mathematical skills.

EPA Universal Certification (required).

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification (preferred).

Computer Skills

Intermediate computer and internet knowledge (preferred).

Ability to use all on‑site resident management software functions (preferred).

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach regularly; occasional climbing.

Vision: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, adjust focus.

Use of personal computer; detect auditory/visual alarms.

Availability for extended/flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Special Requirements Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth through the company’s continuing education programs.

Attendance / Travel Full‑time position; availability for nights, weekends, holidays; regular attendance and participation in company events.

Northshore Personnel Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, providing consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Req Number: FAC-25-00151

EOE Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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