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Maintenance Technician
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A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$50,465 / year median in Illinois
+14% projected growth
Job Description
This type of work involves the performance of semi-routine duties in connection with cleaning and repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds requiring many diversified skills such as carpentry for woodwork repairs, plumbing repairs, HVAC and electrical repairs, and painting work. The Maintenance Technician is expected to have knowledge of and manual skills in repairing such items as plumbing valves and pipes, electrical outlets, switches, ranges, refrigerators, windows, doors and other wood materials, air conditioning, water heaters, and other mechanical equipment, and in carrying out a full set of maintenance duties, may be required to work under hazardous conditions such as sleet, snow, heat, cold, dust, and dirt. The Maintenance Technician generally works independently and exercises a great deal of independence in judgment in resolving problems in the act of repairing buildings and appurtenances. The Maintenance Technician may provide work direction and guidance to casual laborers or seasonal workers. Minimum Qualifications 1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED, supplemented by vocational/technical school training in carpentry, electricity, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and/or related, with journeyman level skill in one of the recognized building trades; and 2. Four years progressively responsible experience in building and grounds maintenance, building construction, or related experience; 3. Or a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the above. Special Requirements 1. Possession of a valid driver's license. 2. Ability to be covered under BPM's vehicle insurance policy. 3. Ability to be covered under BPM's fidelity bond. 4. Must be willing and able to provide emergency coverage after hours. This requires the employee to carry a cell phone while on call.