Apartment Maintenance Tech I: Hands-On & Service-Focused

Shelter Corporation; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelter Corporation in Stillwater, MN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to proactively maintain and repair apartment community systems with a strong emphasis on customer service. You will handle preventative maintenance, respond to repair requests, and keep common areas safe and well‑maintained.

The role requires hands-on skills across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair, along with the ability to manage time effectively and work well with residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in appliance repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and preventive maintenance.
• 2+ years apartment maintenance experience preferred.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requests in a timely manner, including hands-on repairs and general upkeep.
• Maintain exterior grounds and snow removal.
• Assist in prioritizing and scheduling work orders.
• Assist in coordinating vendor bids for specialized maintenance.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents (painting, cleaning, carpet shampooing, repairs).
• Maintain maintenance supplies.
• Perform emergency repairs after hours per on-call schedule.
• Report maintenance and safety concerns promptly.
• Use technology to track work performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Customer service

Technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician

Job description

Position Summary & Primary Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for proactively maintaining and repairing all areas of the apartment community with a strong emphasis on customer service. This position has accountability for ensuring all needed repairs are completed in an efficient, timely, and thorough manner, performing preventative maintenance, and providing excellent customer service. In addition, this position is responsible for the following:

• Complete maintenance requests in a timely manner, including the hands-on work of all building repairs, preventative maintenance, and general upkeep of the asset
• Maintain exterior grounds, including picking up trash and keeping common areas neat, sweeping sidewalks and curbs, watering trees, shrubs and flowerbeds, and snow removal and salting/sanding walkways
• Assist Real Estate Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in prioritizing all work orders
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in scheduling all maintenance for buildings and building equipment
• Aid Maintenance Supervisor in organizing all contract vendors bids for special contracts or extensive maintenance
• Ensure timely and thorough completion of preparing vacant units for new residents, including painting, cleaning, carpet shampooing, and repairs
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining sufficient maintenance supplies
• Perform emergency repairs after hours according to the On-call Maintenance Schedule
• Report any and all maintenance and safety concerns to Real Estate Manager in a timely manner
• Utilize technology to track work performed, including records of any follow-up or additional resources needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience in all phases of building maintenance including but not limited to appliance repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and preventative maintenance
• 2+ years apartment maintenance experience preferred
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and problem solving skills
• Ability to self-direct as well as work effectively on a team
• Willingness to obtain new skills in multiple maintenance areas
• Ability to effectively use and learn technology platforms

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills