Regional Maintenance Technician (Northern Heights)

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations.
• Maintain curb appeal and building interior & exterior to Winn Standards.
• Review building systems for proper operations.
• Ensure all site logs are being kept and are correct, apartment upkeeps & unit turnovers are completed to Winn Standards.
• Ensure Customer Service & Work Orders are completed in a timely fashion.
• Review WOPR report.
• Complete annual maintenance audits.
• Oversight of contractors and recommendations.
• Ensure seasonal maintenance & snow removal is completed in a safe & timely fashion.
• Participate in hire, fire, and discipline recommendations with direct managers & Director of Maintenance (DOM).
• Assess, propose, develop and provide training for maintenance personnel.
• Review Open Position Report & Work with site manager to fill the positions quickly.
• Respond to and coordinate efforts in emergency situations on site, such as fires and floods, during and after normal business hours, to Winn standards and expectations.
• Manage financial controls.
• Work with property manager to adhere to budgets.
• Partner with manager to forecast budgets & financial reviews.
• Ensure timing of capital projects & completion dates, review 3-bid packages, approve scope of work and assess, analyze and recommend property projects.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance of all properties with federal, state and local & REAC.
• Administer pre-inspection of properties prior to REACs ensuring above average inspection results.
• Assess the potential of new property opportunities.
• Partner with regional team to recommend action.
• Review regulatory compliance of these properties.
• Act as member of the due diligence team with other regional members.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
• 5-8 years of supervisory / managerial experience.
• Experience working with the Chicago Housing Authority, residential properties, and/or Local 1 or Local 399 Unions.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Experience with web-based applications and computer systems such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities.
• Strong communications skills with stakeholders and direct reports.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in small teams by offering ideas and identifying issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or other relevant field (preferred).
• Previous experience with Chicago Housing Authority owned properties (preferred).
• Previous experience working with Union Labor Relations (preferred).
• Previous experience with REAC / NSPIRE inspections (preferred).
• EPA Universal certification (preferred).
• CAMT certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
• 401(k) plan options with a company match
• Variety of Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
• Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability
• Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• optional supplemental life insurance
• Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
• Employee Corporate Discount Programs
• Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
• Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families