Apartment Maintenance Tech

Widmyer Facilities; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Widmyer Facilities is seeking a dependable Apartment Maintenance Technician to support multiple residential properties in Grand Forks, ND and surrounding communities. This hands-on role involves maintaining apartments, common areas, and building systems while delivering responsive service to residents.

You will diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, and other systems, and prepare units for new occupants with make-ready work.

Qualifications

• Experience in apartment, residential, property, or facilities maintenance preferred.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, appliance repair, and basic HVAC troubleshooting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work orders, and manage time effectively.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks indoors/outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident maintenance requests accurately and in a timely manner.
• Diagnose and perform repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, and other building systems.
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents, including repairs, painting, fixture replacement, and general make-ready work.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine property inspections.
• Identify maintenance and safety concerns and communicate larger repair needs to management.
• Maintain common areas, building exteriors, and property grounds as needed.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance, including snow and ice removal.
• Travel between company properties in the Grand Forks area as needed.
• Participate in an after-hours/on-call rotation for emergency maintenance requests.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with residents, vendors, coworkers, and property management.

Skills

General maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Time management

Hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic HVAC tools

Carpentry tools

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Location: Grand Forks, ND and surrounding communities
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a dependable, skilled Apartment Maintenance Technician to support multiple residential properties in Grand Forks and Fargo, North Dakota area. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and can handle a variety of apartment and property maintenance needs.

The Maintenance Technician will work closely with property management to keep apartments, common areas, building systems, and grounds safe, functional, and well maintained while providing responsive, professional service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident maintenance requests accurately and in a timely manner.

• Diagnose and perform general repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, and other building systems.

• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents, including repairs, painting, fixture replacement, and general make-ready work.

• Perform preventative maintenance and routine property inspections.

• Identify maintenance and safety concerns and communicate larger repair needs to management.

• Maintain common areas, building exteriors, and property grounds as needed.

• Assist with seasonal maintenance, including snow and ice removal.

• Maintain company tools, equipment, maintenance areas, and supplies in a clean and organized condition.

• Travel between company properties in and around the Grand Forks area as needed.

• Participate in an after-hours/on-call rotation for emergency maintenance requests.

• Communicate professionally and courteously with residents, vendors, coworkers, and property management.

Qualifications

• Previous apartment, residential, property, or facilities maintenance experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of general plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, appliance repair, and basic HVAC troubleshooting.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize work orders, and manage time effectively.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

• Ability to pass a background check.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including bending, climbing ladders, carrying materials, and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• HVAC/EPA certification is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, responsive, and takes ownership of their work. The right candidate understands that apartment maintenance is about more than making repairs-it is also about providing residents with a safe, comfortable home and maintaining properties to a high standard.

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. A company vehicle will be supplied to travel between Grand Forks and Fargo.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.