Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Madison, WI (East Side)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $21–$38/hour, depending on experience
Work Environment: On-site | Residential Property Management
About the Opportunity
We're partnering with a well-respected residential property management company in Madison to find a dependable and hands-on Maintenance Technician to join their team.
This position will assist with daily property maintenance, apartment turns, resident service requests, and preventative maintenance to help keep the community running smoothly. The ideal candidate has a basic understanding of general maintenance and enjoys troubleshooting, working with their hands, and being part of a team.
Whether you have experience in apartment maintenance, facilities, construction, or general repairs, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills with a company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and ongoing training.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing vacant apartments for new residents, including completing general repairs and unit turns.
- Respond to resident maintenance requests and follow up to ensure issues are resolved.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance throughout the property.
- Complete general repairs such as changing light bulbs and filters, painting, drywall patching, and lock repairs.
- Assist with pool maintenance when applicable.
- Help maintain clean and presentable grounds, buildings, and common areas.
- Assist with snow removal and salting during winter weather, including early-morning response when needed.
- Participate in a shared on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance emergencies.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, timesheets, and work order documentation.
- Communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, vendors, and property management.
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
- Comfortable using common maintenance tools such as drills, saws, and meters.
- Previous maintenance, construction, facilities, or repair experience preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; trade school training is a plus.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and current auto insurance.
- Basic hand tools required.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
What You'll Get
- Competitive pay of $21–$38/hour, depending on experience.
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%, fully vested upon participation.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid group life insurance and voluntary life insurance options.
- Allstate supplemental insurance.
- Employer-paid virtual telehealth program.
- Monthly employer HSA contributions.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee rent discount.
- Paid time off.
- 6 company-wide holidays and 3 flexible holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career growth.
What Makes This Opportunity Great
Join a well-respected residential property management company that values its maintenance team and provides the tools, training, and support needed to succeed. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on technician looking for competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a stable position with room to grow.