Maintenance Technician

Residential Maintenance TechnicianOverviewWe are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to support residential properties, including apartments and homes, throughout the Peoria, IL area. In this hands-on role, you perform general maintenance, repairs, and handyman services, with a focus on basic plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and overall property upkeep. You take pride in delivering quality work, independently troubleshooting issues, and providing excellent service to residents and property owners.Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair work for residential properties, including apartments and single-family homes.
• Complete basic plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains, repairing sinks, and snaking drain lines.
• Carry out light electrical work, including replacing light fixtures, outlets, and switches.
• Handle basic carpentry tasks, including drywall repair, door adjustments, and general structural repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance issues independently, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to help reduce future repair needs and extend the life of building systems and fixtures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and common maintenance equipment safely and effectively to complete daily tasks.
• Conduct installation work as needed, such as installing fixtures, hardware, and other building components.
• Repair and maintain light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and other building systems to ensure proper operation.
• Support general labor and construction-related tasks, including drywall work, piping, and basic cable-related tasks as required.
• Provide responsive service to residents and property owners, maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple maintenance requests and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
• Perform both indoor and outdoor maintenance duties across various residential locations in the Peoria area.

Skills

• Previous experience in residential maintenance, apartment maintenance, property maintenance, or a related trade.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic plumbing repairs, including unclogging drains, repairing sinks, and snaking drain lines.
• Experience completing light electrical work, such as replacing light fixtures, outlets, and switches.
• Basic carpentry skills, including drywall repair, door adjustments, and general repair work.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose maintenance issues independently.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and common maintenance equipment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in apartment communities or multi-family housing environments.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and basic HVAC troubleshooting.
• Experience with painting, flooring repairs, and drywall finishing.
• Preventive maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with construction and general labor tasks.
• Comfort working with piping, cable-related installations, and basic HVAC components.
• Supervisory skills or experience overseeing maintenance tasks or projects.

Why Work Here?Join a company that offers health benefits, stable and consistent work, and a supportive team environment. You contribute directly to the comfort and safety of homeowners and residents throughout the Peoria area while working with colleagues who value collaboration, reliability, and high-quality service.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in residential apartments and homes throughout the Peoria, IL area and involves a fast-paced, hands-on work setting. You perform both indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks in occupied and unoccupied units, using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and standard maintenance equipment. The work may include moving between multiple properties in a day, troubleshooting issues on-site, and adapting to different building layouts and conditions. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Peoria, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Full Benefit Package - health vision dental etc. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Peoria, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.