MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

Important: Communications about this position may reference "Banner Property" and should be considered legitimate.

Location: 1212 Larkin Apartments; Elgin, IL (with regional rotation) 
Compensation: $20-$22/hour with on-site housing; up to $28/hour (based on experience) without on-site housing 
Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday on-call rotation (weekends/holidays as needed)

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off and parental leave, SIMPLE IRA with company match, short- and long-term disability, critical illness and accident coverage, and more. 

This role is part of a rotating “management team” schedule and will require coverage at other properties in the region.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience: 3 years of full-time facilities or residential maintenance experience
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Skills: Solid hands-on knowledge or residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry, and appliance repair; 
• Strong working knowledge of tools, mechanical systems, and emergency shutoffs
• Mobility and License: Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance required
• Availability: Willingness to participate in an evening/weekend emergency on-call rotation
• Physical & Vision Capabilities: Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, stoop, crouch, crawl, and regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs.; Specific vision abilities required include close, distance,  color & peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent customer service skills & experience working directly with residents

Preferred:

• 5 years of relevant maintenance experience
• EPA Section 608 Certification or trade school technical training
• Prior experience in affordable, senior, or supporting housing communities
• Familiarity with digital work order/maintenance management system
• HVAC certification

Full Circle Communities, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician II to join our team. You’ll be a key player in maintaining the physical integrity, safety, and operations of our properties. This includes responding to service requests, completing unit turns, and ensuring our residents enjoy a safe, comfortable living environment. You’ll report directly to the Community and/or General Manager and work within Full Circle’s values and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Unit Maintenance & Turns: Complete resident work orders promptly. Handle apartment turnovers (trash-outs, make-ready prep within 48 hours, re-keying, and minor repairs across plumbing, electrical, and appliances).

• Facility Systems & Grounds: Conduct daily building walk-throughs, maintain interior/exterior common areas, and uphold high standards of curb appeal.

• Safety & Preventative Maintenance: Maintain a "safety-first" environment following OSHA/ADA guidelines. Identify and address potential hazards immediately, and participate in the after-hours emergency standby roster.

• Administrative & Team Support: Track inventory for tools and supplies, log daily hours accurately, assist with candidate interviews, and complete required compliance training.

Full Circle Communities is a mission-driven nonprofit working to expand access to quality affordable housing across the country. We invest in communities through the preservation and creation of stable, secure homes—and reinvest at least 75% of our proceeds into services that support our residents’ well-being, health, and opportunity.

We are proud to offer a workplace that values diversity, encourages growth, and rewards initiative. If you’re looking to make an impact while advancing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Pre-Employment Requirements: final candidates will be required to pass a background check and provide professional references.

Full Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.