Maintenance Technician - Skilled Roving
About The Position
Hornig Companies seeks full-time roving Maintenance Technicians to respond to work orders, prepare apartment units for new move-ins, and perform preventive maintenance throughout its Minneapolis and St. Paul residential portfolio. The communities include historic brownstones and mid-century buildings. The role emphasizes quality repairs, craftsmanship, and thoughtful updates that preserve the properties’ historical integrity. Technicians diagnose and repair common apartment maintenance issues, help prevent future maintenance concerns in historical and aging buildings, and communicate with residents in a caring and compassionate manner consistent with the company’s customer-service reputation and Fair Housing guidelines. The position includes a rotating on-call schedule and requires work in hot, cold, and wet environments.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of maintenance experience.
- Mechanical, plumbing, and light electrical aptitude.
- A Special Boiler’s License, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
- Ability and willingness to learn.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet car insurance requirements.
- Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule.
- Ability to operate applicable phone applications for work orders, time allocation, and information lookup.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.
- Ability to stand, lift, and bend for up to 8 hours with breaks, in hot, cold, and wet environments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Multi-housing experience.
Responsibilities
- Respond to maintenance work orders and prepare apartment units for new move-ins.
- Perform preventive maintenance throughout the company’s residential portfolio.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair plumbing issues, including leaking faucets, toilets, and other fixtures.
- Repair or replace blinds and closet doors.
- Perform low-risk electrical repairs or replacements involving lighting, ceiling fans, and smoke detectors.
- Perform minor sheetrock repairs and repair building components such as broken windows and locks.
- Perform minor caulking of tubs and sinks and minor appliance repairs.
- Provide expertise on building repairs, with an emphasis on preventing future maintenance concerns in historical and aging buildings.
- Communicate with residents about repairs in a caring, compassionate manner while upholding customer-service standards and Fair Housing guidelines.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Benefits
- Year-end discretionary bonuses for all employees.
- Full benefits package.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) match.
- Extra pay for holiday on-call.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
