Apartment Maintenance Technician - Repairs & Growth

Shelter Corporation; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA with employer contribution

FSA/DCA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development & growth

Job summary

Shelter Corporation is seeking a skilled, dependable Maintenance Technician to help keep our apartment communities safe, comfortable, and well-maintained in Stillwater, MN. You’ll work across building systems, troubleshoot repairs, and prepare homes for new residents with accuracy and pride.

You'll perform preventive maintenance, respond to service requests, maintain grounds and common areas, and collaborate with property management, vendors, and teammates to support community operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years of apartment or building maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general building maintenance preferred.
• EPA Section 608 Certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident service requests and troubleshoot repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors, locks, and other building systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspect building systems to identify potential concerns.
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents, including repairs, painting, appliance installation, and other move-in readiness needs.
• Maintain community grounds, common areas, mechanical spaces, and other property areas to support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Accurately completing work orders and documenting repairs, materials used, and follow-up needs using company technology.
• Safely using tools, equipment, PPE, and maintenance materials while following company safety procedures.
• Participating in the rotating on-call schedule and responding to after-hours emergencies, severe weather, and other property needs as required.
• Providing professional service to residents while collaborating with maintenance, property management, vendors, and other team members to support community operations.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Section 608 Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days

Job description

Shelter Corporation is seeking a skilled, dependable Maintenance Technician to help keep our apartment communities safe, comfortable, and well-maintained in Stillwater, MN. You’ll work across building systems, troubleshoot repairs, and prepare homes for new residents with accuracy and pride.

You'll perform preventive maintenance, respond to service requests, maintain grounds and common areas, and collaborate with property management, vendors, and teammates to support community operations.