Job Description
Job Description
Apartment Maintenance Technician l & ll-Sign on Bonus Eligible!!
*Up to 2, 000 Sign‑on bonuses apply only to candidates hired through direct application channels and do not apply to agency‑submitted candidates*
Summary:
Bear Real Estate Group is seeking reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician l to support our exceptional property, Eva Manor Apartments, located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The Maintenance Technician I is an entry-level role responsible for performing routine maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the upkeep, safety, and appearance of assigned multi-housing communities. This position focuses on basic repairs, vacant unit preparation, and resident service requests. The Technician I works under the guidance of a Maintenance Technician II or Property Manager, gaining experience and developing skills for more advanced maintenance responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform basic routine maintenance including painting, minor plumbing and electrical work, basic appliance repairs, and minor HVAC tasks.
- Prepare vacant units for new residents, including cleaning, touch-ups, repairing fixtures, and ensuring all appliances are in working order.
- Complete resident service requests promptly and professionally.
- Assist with seasonal maintenance such as filter changes, exterior upkeep, and common area repairs.
- Assist with completing unit inspections, documenting any deficiencies, and reporting any findings to the property manager.
- Maintain property grounds, curb appeal, and overall cleanliness of community spaces.
- Participate in collecting bids for repairs or projects under the direction of the Property Manager.
- Record work order completion and unit readiness status.
- Maintain logs for inspections and preventative maintenance tasks including but not limited to snow removal logs, light inspections, elevator inspections, pool logs, lift station logs, fire systems, etc.
- Report deficiencies, damages, and supply needs to the Property Manager.
- Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance requests.
- Travel to nearby communities as assigned.
- Interact professionally with residents, vendors, and team members.
- Support senior maintenance staff and assist at other properties as needed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework or certification preferred.
- 0–2 years of general maintenance or trade experience.
- Ability to perform basic plumbing, electrical, appliance, HVAC, and painting tasks.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn and follow guidance from senior maintenance staff.
- Must provide and maintain personal hand tools required to perform job duties.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
Physical Demands And Work Environment:
- Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Occasionally required to sit and work in confined spaces.
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle tools and equipment.
- Frequently required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally more with assistance.
- Regular use of ladders and power tools.
- May work in elevated or precarious positions.
- Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, mechanical systems, dust, and moderate noise levels.
- Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or cleaning agents.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.