Maintenance Technician - Downtown Omaha

NP Dodge Company•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs general repairs, preventive maintenance, and make-ready work for a multifamily and/or mixed-use property. The role helps maintain company standards for performance, service, cleanliness, and safety, and includes communicating regularly with the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager about work progress and issues. The position covers a four-day schedule, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch. The technician is also responsible for on-call coverage and responding to after-hours emergencies. NP Dodge Management Company manages multifamily and commercial real estate, including more than 4,500 residential homes and 2.5 million square feet of facilities across Nebraska and Iowa. The company describes its history as dating to 1855 and emphasizes professional management, customer service, and technology.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in property maintenance or a related field.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between properties and on-call coverage.
Strong technical skills and knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general building systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with maintenance tools, equipment, and software systems.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug and medical screen.
Ability to perform physical activities including walking, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching, and standing for extended periods; regularly work in heat, rain, snow, and ice; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certification, or trade-school training in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or a related field.
EPA Section 608 Certification, Universal or Type I and II.
Ability to earn and maintain a swimming pool operator’s certificate, if applicable to the property.
Light carpentry skills.
Knowledge of pool maintenance practices and procedures, if applicable to the property.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate company core values and communicate daily with the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager about work production, special problems, and issues.
Communicate courteously and professionally with coworkers, residents, and contractors.
Perform landscape maintenance at the assigned property.
Prepare vacant apartments for move-in, report daily progress on assigned units, and move abandoned furniture or set up model-apartment furniture as needed.
Complete service requests, work orders, apartment preparations, and preventive maintenance promptly and in accordance with schedules and service expectations.
Troubleshoot, inspect, and repair plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, cabinetry, and fixtures.
Remove snow and ice from sidewalks and other designated areas by required times, using shovels, snowblowers, ice-melt spreaders, and other equipment.
Inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC systems to support efficient operation and compliance with safety standards.
Inspect, repair, maintain, and replace household appliances, equipment, and fixtures as needed.
Maintain and clean swimming pools, spas, and related equipment where applicable.
Maintain inventory of maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment within budget constraints.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal requirements, including Fair Housing, EPA, and OSHA standards.
Maintain accurate records of refrigerant use on approved EPA logs.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality, interact well with others, and perform other duties as assigned.
Provide on-call coverage and respond to after-hours emergencies.