APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II-Sign on bonus for eligible

Bear Property Management•Milwaukee, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bear Real Estate Group is looking for a reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician II to support their stunning properties, The Corliss and East National Flats, located in Milwaukee, WI. This role involves working amongst a team of professionals within a community with premium amenities. The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for handling more complex maintenance tasks, advanced diagnostics, and specialized repairs. This role provides leadership support by mentoring Technician I staff, overseeing turnovers, and managing preventative maintenance programs. The Technician II works with greater independence and serves as a technical resource within the community. Up to $2,000 sign-on bonuses apply only to candidates hired through direct application channels and do not apply to agency-submitted candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications (e.g., HVAC, EPA 608) strongly preferred.
3–5+ years of residential or facilities maintenance experience.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Experience training and mentoring junior staff.
Must provide and maintain personal hand tools required to perform job duties.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

technical certifications (e.g., HVAC, EPA 608)

Responsibilities

Perform all routine maintenance tasks typical of Maintenance Technician, including painting, minor plumbing and electrical work, basic appliance repairs, minor HVAC repairs, turnovers, and maintaining property cleanliness and curb appeal.
Diagnose and repair moderate-to-complex issues in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
Perform and oversee preventative maintenance programs across building systems.
Lead and complete detailed unit turnovers, ensuring high quality and timeliness.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to technicians and staff.
Assisting managing larger projects such as system upgrades, renovations, or capital improvements.
Participate in collecting bids for repairs and projects up to $5,000; provide recommendations to the Property Manager.
Conduct and document thorough inspections of units and building systems.
Ensure logs for inspections, preventative maintenance, and safety systems are accurate including but not limited to snow removal logs, light inspections, elevator inspections, lift station logs, fire systems inspections, etc.
Track supplies, tools, and equipment usage.
Participate in on-call rotations for emergency and high-priority service calls.
Travel between properties for advanced support and project work.
Maintain professionalism with residents, vendors, and team members.
Provide cross-property support as an advanced maintenance resource.