Mac Properties Careers

Description

Mac Properties is a dynamic and growing private residential real estate company with operations in the metropolitan areas of Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City.

We are seeking to hire a Licensed Electrician in the Hyde Park area of Chicago, IL!

The Electrician is responsible for executing construction and maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making electrical installations and repairs, in order to maintain the physical condition of the community according to operating and safety standards and to ensure the installation and repairs are made in a timely manner. They are also expected to assist in repairs as applicable as part of their combination Electrician role.

Essential Functions:

• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair involving apartment turnover on a daily basis
• Electrical repair work and recommendations to contractors
• Appliances (when applicable)
• Interior/Exterior lights, ceiling fans
• Fireplaces
• Gas fixtures and appliances (when applicable)
• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, boiler, gas and electric
• Security systems, fire protection equipment, entry systems, emergency power systems
• Plumbing repair, HVAC Domestic water systems repair, Door locks, P.O. Boxes repining and locks, as applicable to role
• Assist as necessary to drywall and plaster repair, carpentry and hardware installation and waste management repairs (chutes, compactors)
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
• Assist with organizing and prioritizing service requests and general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure vacant apartment homes are rent-ready in a timely manner. Perform make ready work as required
• Maintain accurate records regarding service requests received and completed apartment make-ready status work in progress, etc.
• Constantly be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the community and immediately report unsafe conditions (i.e. broken gates leading to pools, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights).
• Report all major repairs and requisitions to the Project Manager prior to any expenditure of funds. Maintain adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle most common repairs and situations.
• Apply all applicable MAC Property Management policies and procedures such as, but not limited to company operating and safety standards. Promote safe work practices among on-site staff.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, specifically Fair Housing regulations.

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Electrician License REQUIRED
• 3-5 years’ apprentice electrician experience or property management experience.
• Ability to read and write English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communications, the ability to read maintenance tickets and the ability to read and understand labels on containers of cleaning and chemical supplies.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills such as measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to do basic calculations and analysis such as estimating, determining averages and percentages, and totals.
• Ability to occasionally operate general office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer and telephone.
• Ability to frequently use general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment such as, but not limited to, hand tools, ladders, and safety equipment.
• Vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and climb (stairs, ladders, etc.)
• Provide own basic tool and knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools;
  • Hand tools: Various wrenches, screw drivers, grips, sledge hammer, hammer, snips, post hole diggers, saws, etc.
  • Power tools: wrenches, grinder, sander, drill, saws, etc.
  • User-Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders
  • Mechanical equipment: Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand powered augers, etc.

Measures of Success:

• Service Requests complete within 24 hour period, on call
• Property inspections based on Mac Properties’ standards
• All apartments turned within 5 days if applicable

• Generous Rental Discounts
• Robust Benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k
• Paid Time-Off
• Training Opportunities and Education Reimbursement

About Mac: We believe that the quality of one’s life is directly related to the quality of one’s home. Since 2002, we have been creating rental homes and investing in neighborhoods for our residents in Chicago, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Our vision is to enable better lives through better homes- for our residents, our communities, and our colleagues.