Experienced Property Maintenance Technician

Salary: $20 - $25/hr Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with participation in an on-call rotation Home Base: Champaign, Illinois Travel: Personal vehicle required; work-related gas expenses are reimbursed Employment Type: Full-time, long-term opportunity with a path to permanent hire Solve the Problem and Take Care of the Resident A fast-paced property management team is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician to complete service requests across residential and campus-area student housing. This role requires broad repair ability, good judgment, and professional communication with residents. You will work independently throughout the day while remaining connected to a close-knit maintenance team. This is not an entry-level helper position.

What You'll Do: Diagnose and complete residential property-maintenance work ordersPerform routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and hardware repairsTroubleshoot appliances, doors, locks, fixtures, and other unit concernsComplete repairs in occupied apartments and residential propertiesSupport apartment turns and prepare units for incoming residentsPrioritize urgent requests while managing scheduled work ordersCommunicate clearly with residents, students, property staff, and team membersDocument completed work and report repairs requiring additional supportTravel between assigned properties using your personal vehicleParticipate in an on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance needsRequired ExperiencePrevious professional property maintenance, apartment maintenance, residential maintenance, or closely related multi-trade repair experienceWorking knowledge across several residential repair areasAbility to diagnose problems rather than relying on step-by-step instructionExperience using hand and power toolsAbility to work independently and complete repairs efficientlyValid driver's licenseReliable personal vehicle for travel between propertiesPersonal maintenance toolbox appropriate for common residential repairs Candidates do not need to be experts in every trade, but they must bring enough hands-on experience to independently complete common property-maintenance work. Customer Service Matters This position regularly enters occupied homes and student apartments. The right person will communicate respectfully, explain repairs clearly, protect residents' belongings, and leave the work area clean. Technical ability matters, but poor communication or an unprofessional approach with residents will not work in this role. Physical and Work EnvironmentFrequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reachingRegular use of ladders, hand tools, and power toolsLifting and carrying tools, materials, appliances, and repair componentsIndoor and outdoor work across multiple propertiesDriving throughout the workdayOccasional after-hours work while participating in the on-call rotationWhy Consider This Opportunity?$20.00-$25.00 per hour based on maintenance experienceConsistent Monday-Friday daytime scheduleWork-related gas expenses reimbursedVariety across residential and campus-area student housingClose-knit team with steady, fast-paced workOpportunity to use a broad range of repair skillsFull-time hours and long-term employment potentialOpportunity to transition directly onto the company's team after a successful introductory periodMedical, dental, and vision insuranceWeekly payReferral bonus #CHAMILST Express Office: Champaign 1001 North Mattis Avenue Champaign, IL 61821