Apartment Maintenance Technician - Growth & 401(k) Perks

PeakMade Real Estate; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

15 Days PTO + wellbeing days

401(k) Match

Wellness programs

Technical training

Technical certifications (HVAC / CPO)

Employee Resource Groups

Monthly renewal bonuses

Peakiversary trip

Job summary

PeakMade Real Estate is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a broad range of upkeep tasks across our apartment communities. The role focuses on resident satisfaction and reliable, quality service to sustain property value.

The ideal candidate brings a solid maintenance background, a safety-minded approach, and the ability to work with a supervisor to keep systems running smoothly. On-site work with on-call rotations is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry.
• EPA certification Type I and II preferred.
• Must live within 30 miles of the assigned property.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to accommodate a rotating on-call schedule.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances and all other systems at community.
• Other licenses and certifications as required by local, state or federal law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all service requests and repairs are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts and supplies at appropriate levels.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards.
• Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures and maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule.
• Communicate effectively with residents, fellow employees, vendors and supervisors.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to adhere to budget guidelines and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining a hazard communications program.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns.
• Ensure adherence to the company's safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that physical condition of the community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards.
• Work with maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times.
• Assist residents with the move-in/move-out process as needed.
• Assist with the scheduling and performance of all maintenance/repair-related turn events.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals.
• Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely and professional fashion.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas and model.
• Assist in the daily cleanup of the exterior of the property including grounds, breezeways, and all common areas.
• Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning and maintain accurate, timely chemical logs.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Team player

Technical aptitude

On-call readiness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA certification Type I and II

Tools

HVAC tools and equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

PeakMade Real Estate is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a broad range of upkeep tasks across our apartment communities. The role focuses on resident satisfaction and reliable, quality service to sustain property value.

The ideal candidate brings a solid maintenance background, a safety-minded approach, and the ability to work with a supervisor to keep systems running smoothly. On-site work with on-call rotations is required.