Maintenance Coordinator

Who is Laramar? Founded in 1989, Laramar has grown from a small real estate investment company to a distinguished national real estate investment and property management corporation with a multi-billion dollar portfolio. For nearly 35 years, Laramar has managed a wide range of properties from high-rise urban to small building to suburban garden-style. Why should I work for Laramar? Laramar delivers an unparalleled level of service to the real estate industry and our success is attributed to our people. We have a well-trained team of real estate professionals who love their work and honor their commitment to our clients and our residents. If you are seeking a position where your enthusiasm, passion, and creativity are welcome, join the Laramar team! Are there perks? Yes! Laramar offers excellent medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Company paid life insurance along with paid short and long-term disability insurance, 14 paid holidays - including your Birthday, a generous paid time off program, a 401k with Company match up to 3.5%, and up to a 40% Housing Discount. The Maintenance Coordinator supports maintenance operations across a multi-property portfolio by coordinating work orders, scheduling vendors, supporting maintenance teams, and managing resident communication. This role is primarily administrative, with limited non-technical maintenance support as needed, and plays a key role in ensuring timely follow-up and efficient property operations. Responsibilities Coordinate and schedule maintenance requests across multiple properties Monitor, track, and follow up on work orders to ensure timely completion and proper documentation Serve as a primary point of contact for maintenance-related resident communication and portal requests Support maintenance teams with scheduling, follow-up, and operational coordination Coordinate vendor services, renovations, inspections, and property walk-throughs as needed Maintain maintenance reports, tracking tools, and operational documentation Ensure adherence to maintenance policies, key control procedures, and Fair Housing requirements Assist with limited, non-technical maintenance tasks as needed Collaborate with property management and operations teams to support portfolio needs Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Prior administrative, coordination, or property management experience preferred Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple properties and priorities Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn property management software (Yardi preferred) Strong communication skills and customer service mindset Flexible schedule with ability to travel between properties as needed Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required Skills & Abilities Organized with strong attention to detail Ability to coordinate across teams, properties, and vendors Comfortable working in a fast-paced, portfolio-based environment Strong follow-through and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt quickly and learn new systems

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have your own reliable vehicle?

Experience:

Yardi:

1 year (Required) Property management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Chicago, IL 60614: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person