Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Point Real Estate Management is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to support apartment communities in the Milwaukee area. The role helps maintain the quality, safety, and appearance of the properties. Working under the direction of the Property Manager and partnering closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, the technician completes resident service requests, performs preventative maintenance, prepares apartments for new residents, and helps keep common areas and building systems well-maintained and operating efficiently. The position requires hands-on knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and HVAC maintenance, along with quality workmanship, problem-solving skills, and a resident-focused mindset.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of full-time experience in apartment maintenance or a trade requiring basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
- Own a basic set of hand tools.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Availability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Technical certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete resident service requests within 24 hours.
- Assist in distributing flyers and other materials.
- Replace filters and clean air-conditioning vents as needed; replace breezeway light bulbs; and perform HVAC repairs as needed.
- Perform light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, and similar items.
- Perform light plumbing work, including clearing stoppages and replacing fittings.
- Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, and locks.
- Paint interiors and exteriors when necessary.
- Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, and sanding and refinishing floors.
- Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
- Assist with grounds work as needed, including picking up litter and trashing out vacant units.
- Maintain pool chemical levels and cleanliness.
- Repair concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing when required.
- Refurbish apartments before resident occupancy (make-readies).
- Know the locations of water and gas meter cutoffs, apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts, and post a map of them.
- Make keys, change locks, and help maintain key control.
- Handle on-call duties as needed and participate in a standby emergency schedule covering evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and Property Manager.
- Perform work at other locations in the area as needed.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental coverage starting within 30 days of hire.
- 401(k) with company match after one month.
- Paid vacation, holidays, birthday off, and one floating holiday each year.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Rent discounts.
- Friendly, supportive team with annual events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
