Maintenance Technician

Description

Point Real Estate Management is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our team! This full-time position will support apartment communities in the Milwaukee area and play a vital role in maintaining the quality, safety, and appearance of our properties.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience and strong working knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and HVAC maintenance . A commitment to quality workmanship, excellent problem-solving skills, and a resident-focused mindset are essential for success in this role.

Working under the direction of the Property Manager, the Maintenance Technician will partner closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to assist with the overall upkeep of the communities. Responsibilities include completing service requests, performing preventative maintenance, preparing apartment homes for new residents, and helping ensure that all common areas and building systems are well-maintained and operating efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities

• •Customer Service
• •Service requests made by residents should be completed within 24 hours
• •Assist in the distribution of flyers and other material
• •General Maintenance, including but not limited to:
• •Replace filters and clean air conditioning vents as needed
• •Replace breezeway light bulbs as needed
• •Perform HVAC repairs as needed
• •Perform light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• •Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• •Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, locks.
• •Paint, interior and exterior, when necessary.
• •Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.
• •Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc. in common areas.
• •Assist in grounds work when necessary, including picking up litter and “trashing out” vacancies.
• •Maintain pool chemical levels and cleanliness.
• •Repair concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, when required.
• •Be responsible for refurbishing of apartments prior to resident occupancy (Make Readies).
• •Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cutoffs, all apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts, and post map of same.
• •Make keys, change locks and assist in maintaining key control and other work as directed
• •On Call
• •Handle “on call” duties whenever needed.
• •Participate in standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• •Other duties as assigned by supervisor and Property Manager

Requirements

• •Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in apartment maintenance or a trade that requires basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting and HVAC.
• •Own basic set of hand tools.
• •Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• •Available to participate in a rotating on-call schedule
• •Ability to perform work responsibilities at other locations in the area, as needed.

Educational Requirements

• •High School diploma or GED
• •Technical certification preferred

Perks & 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, and long-term disability insurance
• •Rent discounts
• •Friendly, supportive team with fun annual events and more!

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing an exceptional living experience for residents.