Maintenance Technician - Downtown Omaha

NP Dodge Company • Omaha, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance, and move-in-ready processes for a multifamily and/or mixed-use property. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of performance, company policy, service, cleanliness, and safety. The position offers a four-day workweek, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch, and includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments: half after 90 days of continuous employment and half after nine months of continuous employment.

NP Dodge Management Company manages multifamily and commercial real estate, including more than 4,500 residential homes and 2.5 million square feet of medical, office, retail, and storage facilities across Nebraska and Iowa. The company’s legacy dates to 1855, and its management approach combines customer service with current technology.

The technician completes service requests, work orders, apartment preparations, preventive maintenance, and make-ready work; troubleshoots and repairs building systems and fixtures; and may perform landscaping, snow and ice removal, and pool or spa maintenance depending on the property. The role requires daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager, professional interactions with residents, coworkers, and contractors, maintaining supplies and records, and following applicable safety and regulatory requirements. The position is on-call for after-hours emergencies and involves physical work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one 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 simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency using maintenance tools, equipment, and software systems.
• Ability to earn and maintain a swimming pool operator’s certificate if applicable to the property.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and medical screen.
• Ability to perform physical activity including walking, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching, and standing for extended periods; work in varying weather conditions; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree, technical certification, or trade school training in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or a related field.
• EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal or I and II).
• Light carpentry skills.
• Knowledge of pool maintenance practices and procedures when applicable to the property.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the company’s core values.
• 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 necessary landscape maintenance at the assigned property.
• Complete make-ready work in vacant apartments, communicate daily progress on assigned units, and move abandoned items 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 specified areas by required times using appropriate 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 associated equipment when applicable to the property.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment within budgetary constraints.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations, including Fair Housing, EPA, and OSHA standards, and keep accurate refrigerant-use records on approved EPA logs.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality, and complete work on time.
• Interact effectively with others.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies while on call.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $4,000 sign-on bonus, with half paid after 90 days of continuous employment and half after nine months of continuous employment.
• Four-day workweek, Tuesday through Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED