Community Maintenance Technician- Omaha, NE

Burlington Capital; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington Capital Properties is hiring a Maintenance Technician for UNMC Residences, a 235-unit newly constructed community. The role covers interior/exterior repairs, make-readies, and preventive maintenance to ensure safety and curb appeal.

The position runs Monday–Friday with an on-call schedule for after-hours and weekend emergencies. Requires 1–2 years in maintenance; HVAC cert preferred; valid driver’s license; gain exposure to warranty claims and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• 1–2 years’ maintenance or related experience.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and general building trades.
• Ability to follow directives with minimal supervision.
• Basic English proficiency and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior repairs to maintain apartments, common areas, buildings, and grounds.
• Complete service requests timely and communicate progress with Maintenance Supervisor.
• Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy per make-ready standards.
• Inspect work by outside contractors for quality and compliance.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance for appearance, safety, and curb appeal.
• Assist with warranty management and vendor coordination for new community.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Inspect common areas to keep them clean, safe, and operational.
• Participate in resident events and rotating on-call schedule for emergencies.

Skills

HVAC certification

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical

General repairs

Communication

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Basic building trades

Job description

Burlington Capital Properties is accepting applications for the Maintenance Technician position at UNMC Residences, a 235‑unit new construction community.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a rotating on‑call schedule for after‑hours and weekend emergency maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform interior and exterior repairs to maintain apartment homes, common areas, buildings, and grounds according to established procedures.
• Complete service requests in a timely and professional manner while regularly communicating progress with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Prepare vacant apartment homes for occupancy in accordance with established make‑ready standards.
• Inspect completed work performed by outside contractors to ensure quality and compliance.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to maintain the property's appearance, safety, and curb appeal.
• Assist with warranty management for the newly constructed community by identifying warrantable items, documenting issues, submitting warranty claims, coordinating with vendors, and verifying that repairs are completed to company standards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Regularly inspect common areas to ensure they remain clean, safe, and fully operational.
• Participate in resident events and community activities as requested by management.
• Participate in the property's rotating on‑call schedule for emergency maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record required.
• HVAC certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in maintenance or equivalent field required.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and general building trades required.
• Ability to follow directives and work with minimum supervision.
• Basic English language proficiency and effective communication skills.
• Positive interaction with residents, employees, vendors, and the general public.

Competitive pay and benefits package will be discussed during interviews.

Post‑offer drug testing, civil, criminal, and motor vehicle background screening required.

Equal Opportunity Employer.