Construction Services Assistant
Fairlawn
Date: 1 day ago
City: Champaign, Illinois
Contract type: Full time
Description
We are currently searching for a Construction Services Assistant to join our Champaign-Urbana Region Construction/Renovation Team within our Construction Management Department. The ideal candidate will embody Fairlawn’s core values: Be Kind, Own It, Be Flexible, and Always Improve. The overall objectives for this role will be to assist with remodeling and make ready duties across a wide range of property types, while providing top notch customer service. The ideal candidate will have superior attention to detail and the ability to assist with a wide range of work activities.
What will you do?
Who you are – We’d love to hear from you if you:
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.
We are currently searching for a Construction Services Assistant to join our Champaign-Urbana Region Construction/Renovation Team within our Construction Management Department. The ideal candidate will embody Fairlawn’s core values: Be Kind, Own It, Be Flexible, and Always Improve. The overall objectives for this role will be to assist with remodeling and make ready duties across a wide range of property types, while providing top notch customer service. The ideal candidate will have superior attention to detail and the ability to assist with a wide range of work activities.
What will you do?
- Exemplify the core values of Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It, and Always Improve
- Maintain a clean job area, move appliances, organize tools, and maintain job trailer
- Run to stores, supply houses, and lumberyards for tools and materials
- Help unload trucks, store and stock materials
- Clean up after skilled-trade team members
- Use small tools and equipment
- Participate in residence turnover including direct participation in turning and cleaning units
- Assist with the installation of fixtures as needed to move-in ready, renovated apartments
- Assist with a wide range of repairs
- Maintain good rapport with current and prospective residents
- Follow company policies regarding necessary approvals for any job-related expenditures
- Comply with all OSHA regulations and any applicable laws regarding health, safety, or environment
- Learn and comply with all Fair Housing rules (we provide training!)
- Pivot, roll up your sleeves, and jump in where needed!
Who you are – We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Have at least one year of working in construction or trades
- Have a High School diploma or GED
- Are proficient with relevant technology and can easily adapt to changing technology
- Have excellent verbal communication skills
- Have superior attention to detail, high energy, and a positive attitude
- Can work independently and work closely with other team members
- Have the ability to work overtime as needed during high-demand times and capacity shortages
- Have ethical and professional conduct and integrity beyond reproach
- Embody our core values: Be Kind, Own It, Be Flexible, and Always Improve
- Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle
- Availability to work longer hours and weekends during prime leasing season and turnover
- Being physically able to access all parts of residential and commercial structures (e.g., rooftops, attics, crawl spaces)
- Must be able to complete the physical functions of the position, including the ability to lift/move up to 50lbs
- Spend long periods of time standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and bending
- Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs carrying supplies and debris throughout the day
- Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
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.
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