Apartment Maintenance & Make-Ready Technician

Wilhoit Properties, Inc; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhoit Properties, Inc. seeks a Property Maintenance Technician to perform a range of upkeep tasks across our apartment communities in Ankeny, IA.

You’ll maintain building exteriors, common areas, and resident comfort, while handling appliance, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry issues as needed. The role requires physical stamina, on-call availability, and strong time-management to keep facilities safe and well-maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance is preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills essential for working on various projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical appearance and integrity of the apartment community.
• Ensure clean and comfortable living environment for residents and visitors.
• Completes apartment make-ready procedures such as painting; servicing appliances, plumbing, and electrical fixtures; repairing parts; replacing burnt-out bulbs; checking/changing locks; cleaning.
• Makes regular inspections of grounds, buildings, lighting, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment and performs repairs as necessary with the approval of the Property Manager.
• Maintain an organized maintenance shop and inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain apartment community curb appeal by performing lawncare.
• Takes after-hours emergency calls, as assigned.

Skills

Property maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical, plumbing, carpentry

Job description

Wilhoit Properties, Inc. seeks a Property Maintenance Technician to perform a range of upkeep tasks across our apartment communities in Ankeny, IA.

You’ll maintain building exteriors, common areas, and resident comfort, while handling appliance, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry issues as needed. The role requires physical stamina, on-call availability, and strong time-management to keep facilities safe and well-maintained.