Full-Time Apartment Maintenance Technician with Benefits

Shelter Corporation; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA/DCA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Shelter Corporation in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day maintenance operations across our apartment communities. You will respond to resident service requests, troubleshoot repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and help prepare homes for new residents.

Working closely with the property management team, you will maintain building systems, common areas, and grounds to Shelter's standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of apartment/building maintenance experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, carpentry, drywall, painting
• CMRT certification preferred
• EPA Section 608 Certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident service requests and troubleshoot repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, doors, locks, and other systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspect building systems.
• Prepare vacant apartment homes for new residents including repairs, painting, and appliance installation.
• Maintain community grounds, common areas, and mechanical spaces to Shelter's standards.
• Document work orders, repairs, and materials used using company systems.
• Operate tools and equipment safely per procedures and wear PPE as required.
• Participate in rotating emergency on-call schedule outside regular hours.
• Provide professional, timely communication with residents regarding requests and timelines.
• Collaborate with Property Managers, maintenance staff, vendors, and team members.
• Support special projects contributing to community success.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMRT certification preferred

EPA Section 608 Certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days

Tools

Property management systems

Job description

Shelter Corporation in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day maintenance operations across our apartment communities. You will respond to resident service requests, troubleshoot repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and help prepare homes for new residents.

Working closely with the property management team, you will maintain building systems, common areas, and grounds to Shelter's standards.