Apartment Maintenance Technician

Are you hardworking? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, exciting environment? Are you a problem solver? If you're looking for a career with a company that rewards boldness and perseverance, this role is for you.

About Optima

Optima is a design-driven real estate development firm rooted in the modernist tradition with offices in Illinois and Arizona. For more than 40 years, we have been developing, designing, building, and managing striking urban and suburban luxury residential communities. From the beginning, we aimed to reinvent housing by integrating all functions involved in new construction within one company. We control and execute every aspect of the process in-house—development, architecture, construction, sales, and management—for a dynamic system that offers greater focus and fluidity. We are committed to delivering extraordinary living through design, innovation, sustainability, and management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for apartment home make-readies/turns, including but not limited to: painting, faucets, blinds, drains, drawers, smoke detectors, doors, garbage disposal, locks, and light bulbs
• Turnover vacant units in preparation for future residents
• General upkeep of the property and grounds, including amenity areas
• Ongoing preventative maintenance with the team to ensure the property remains in top condition
• Perform general carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing repairs
• Record and maintain files, including work order notes, daily logs, and on-call sheets
• Serve on the on-call team, rotating after-hours availability
• Complete resident work order requests

Requirements

• Outgoing and positive attitude with exceptional customer service skills
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to work independently, expertly, and to multi-task
• Reliable and responsive with a strong work ethic
• Thorough knowledge of preparing for resident move-ins and move-outs, as well as general repair skills
• General maintenance knowledge in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, drywall, and appliance repair
• Possession of a current and valid driver’s license
• Physical capacity to lift 100 lbs., including lifting and moving packages
• Work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in maintenance

Benefits

• Competitive 401k match
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• 100% company-paid medical plan option

Pay

$22 - $25.50/hour plus renewal bonus