Grounds and Custodial Technician

Join our Fairlawn Maintenance Team in Champaign-Urbana as a Grounds and Custodial Technician. We're looking for someone who is passionate about keeping our facilities pristine and committed to our core values of being kind, taking ownership, being flexible, and always striving for excellence.

What will you do? 

• Complete assigned resident and manager requested work orders 
• Maintain the grounds and building common areas to ensure a beautiful representation of the Fairlawn properties
• Move and arrange furniture and appliances for various properties
• Assist the maintenance team with routine maintenance, including preventative measures and hauling responsibilities
• Maintain good rapport with current and prospective residents
• Inspect units at various stages including pre-moveout, vacant, occupied and final move in 
• Ability to follow all OSHA safety standards including but not limited to lifting and back safety
• Learn and ensure compliance with all Fair Housing Laws including local, state, and federal housing regulations (We provide training)
• Exemplify the core values of Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It and Always Improve. Pivot, roll up your sleeves and jump in where needed!

Why should you work here?

• Competitive Pay. We are ready to invest in you!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance to access care for positive health outcomes and your overall wellbeing
• Employee sponsored benefits including Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Flexible Spending, and H.S.A. Accounts to avoid costly medical expenses due to gaps and ensure that all your medical needs are met
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match to invest in your future wealth and retirement 
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay to help you reset and come back rejuvenated and refreshed
• Company events to promote team cohesion 
• Wellness Days to focus on being your best self. We want you to have time to disconnect and recharge in a way that works for you
• The opportunity to work for a growing organization where you are valued and can have a direct impact 
• Quarterly off-site meetings with your manager to celebrate wins, issue solve and ensure you are set up for success. Plus, the process is rewarding, and the results are great for your career

Who you are – We’d love to hear from you if you: 

• Have at least 1 year of general labor experience or in a physical position working with hands 
• Have a Valid driver’s license with at least 2 years of driving history
• Are proficient with relevant technology (e.g. Microsoft Office, AppFolio, Outlook) and can easily adapt to changing technology
• Demonstrate superior attention to detail, high energy and a positive attitude
• Have the ability to work independently and to work closely with other team members
• Embody our core values: Be Kind, Own It, Be Flexible, and Always Improve  

Some additional things you will need:

• Have excellent verbal communication skills
• Availability to work longer hours and weekends during prime leasing season and turnover (specific dates vary from year to year)
• Must be able to perform the physical functions of the position, including but not limited to the ability to walk properties, the ability to lift 80-100lbs on a regular basis

Fairlawn is a vertically integrated firm specializing in real estate investment, management, and development. Based in Chicago and Champaign, Illinois, we have a more than 10-year track record in value-add projects, development, student housing, and build-to-rent communities. With a portfolio of approximately 5,700 units and $850 million in assets under management, Fairlawn has established a strong presence across Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. We are actively expanding into additional Midwest markets. 

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a strong alignment with the requirements listed above. While meeting all qualifications is preferred, we understand that exceptional candidates may bring comparable experience and skills to the table including prior experience at Fairlawn. We value diversity of thought and experience, and we are committed to considering all applicants [internal and external] and to identifying and selecting the most qualified applicant for the role. 

Our company uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to run and help grow our business – the tools from EOS contribute to finding the right people and putting them in the right roles, effectively solving issues as they arise, and building a culture of accountability. In short, it gets everyone on the same page and working toward the same goals. If you have an ownership mindset and take pride in all the details, joining our team may be perfect for you!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.