Maintenance Tech (NO ON-CALL)

Yellow Tree•Saint Paul, MN

2d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Yellow Tree is hiring a Maintenance Tech to oversee general apartment maintenance at its Midline Apartments property in St. Paul. The role involves maintaining building systems and apartments, responding to resident requests, supporting apartment turnovers, coordinating with vendors, and helping ensure the property is safe, attractive, and meets company standards. The successful candidate is organized, communicates well, works independently with little supervision, and can manage deadlines, workloads, and turnover schedules in coordination with property management staff. Background in painting and drywall, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair is required. This is not an entry-level position, and advancement opportunities are available. The position generally follows a Monday–Friday day shift, but work on weekends, holidays, or evenings may be needed. The description states that no on-call is required, while also noting that the employee may need to provide on-call response as needed. The role reports to the Property Manager and works with property management staff to maintain a safe, well-maintained community. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors in varying seasonal weather conditions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in facilities or property maintenance; multifamily or apartment experience is preferred. The posting also specifies a minimum of 5 years of multifamily property maintenance experience, ideally in Class A buildings.
Experience with painting and drywall, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and ability to travel between sites.
Ability to work independently with little supervision and meet tight deadlines while organizing workloads and turnover schedules.
Ability to work weekends and holidays when necessary; the description also mentions evening or overnight on-call work as needed, although it states no required on-call.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude, including the ability to learn property management software.
Strong written and verbal communication, organization, interpersonal, follow-up, and follow-through skills.
Customer service experience.
Time-management, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to pass a background check and drug testing.
Ability to handle cleaning solutions and chemicals as directed.
Ability to move, push, pull, or lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds; walk, stand, stoop, bend, climb ladders, and perform other physical tasks.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Ability to operate power tools and equipment such as drills, sanders, saws, snow blowers, and lawn equipment.
Adherence to Fair Housing, Equal Employment, and Equal Housing Opportunity requirements.

Nice To Haves

Multifamily or apartment maintenance experience.
Technical-level education.
Experience maintaining Class A buildings.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general appearance and curb appeal of the property.
Complete routine preventative maintenance on building systems.
Perform corrective maintenance involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, and other general maintenance.
Coordinate and assist outside vendors working on building or equipment issues.
Provide oversight and emergency response for building equipment and systems.
Perform necessary maintenance in residents’ apartments and respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.
Assist with apartment turnovers between residents.
Complete building and apartment inspections as required or assigned.
Participate in special projects as needed.
Ensure the property meets daily company expectations and regularly inspect property and grounds for compliance, appearance, and safety.
Communicate regularly with the Property Manager, corporate leadership, residents, and ownership.
Address resident complaints, concerns, and requests appropriately.
Provide prompt maintenance service and follow-up to support resident satisfaction and a positive living experience.
Partner with property management staff to maintain a safe and well-maintained community.