Level I Maintenance Technician

Realpropertymgtperformance; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work van with power tools

Tool allowance

Company shirts & jackets

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Job summary

Real Property Management Viking is seeking a Level I Maintenance Technician to service properties in the Twin Cities West Metro area. The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and delivering high-quality repair work across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and appliance systems.

The position offers no weekend or after-hours work with flexible hours (4 ten-hour days or 5 eight-hour days) and a competitive hourly rate of $25–$35, plus 1.5x overtime.

Qualifications

• 2 years maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with maintenance trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing or HVAC) and applying maintenance techniques to residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Apply maintenance experience to perform repairs (light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, appliance maintenance).
• Diagnose and resolve issues in home systems and appliances.
• Interact with residents professionally and maintain a positive demeanor.
• Identify opportunities for property enhancements during work orders.
• Log work orders and track progress using digital tools.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC

Customer service

Digital literacy

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

No nights, no weekends! 4 Tens or 5 Eights, you decide.

Fluent English Required

Servicing the Broader Twin Cities Area, Primarily West Metro

Are you an energetic maintenance technician with a passion for learning? Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and take pride in keeping equipment and properties running smoothly? Are you looking for a role with no weekend work and a collaborative team environment? If so, Real Property Management has the perfect opportunity for you as a Level I Maintenance Technician for our managed properties, with a focus on leveraging your skills and discipline gained from your manufacturing or facility maintenance expertise.

Why Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician

Use your maintenance experience without the "corporate" nonsense. At Real Property Management, you’ll join a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to maintaining hundreds of single-family homes and applying your maintenance skills to ensure operational excellence. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Dynamic Work Environment: No two days are the same. You’ll tackle a variety of maintenance tasks, from troubleshooting various systems to performing general property upkeep.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn $25–$35/hour based on experience, plus 1.5x overtime pay and performance-based incentives tied to billable hours and customer satisfaction.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy no weekend or after-hours work, with flexible Monday–Friday hours to accommodate personal and family commitments. Or 4 ten-hour days!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Nice Healthcare, a company-provided work van equipped with power tools, company Carhart shirts & jackets, and a tool allowance. Flexible work hours, Paid time off and 401k.
• Impactful Work: Your expertise will ensure our residents love their homes and our property owners trust their investments are well-maintained.

Your Responsibilities as a Maintenance Technician

• Equipment & Property Maintenance: Apply your maintenance experience to perform repairs, including light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and appliance maintenance. Conduct turnover maintenance, property inspections, and repairs to keep properties in top condition.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex issues in household systems and appliances, drawing on your maintenance background to ensure efficient, high-quality repairs.
• Customer Service Excellence: Interact with residents professionally, maintaining a polished appearance and a positive demeanor. A smile is part of your uniform!
• Proactive Improvement: Identify opportunities for property enhancements during work orders, contributing to resident satisfaction and property value.
• Documentation & Reporting: Use digital tools to log work orders, track progress, and communicate findings effectively.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Proven Expertise: 2 years experience in maintenance, with skills in troubleshooting and repairing household systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with maintenance trades (e.g., carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC) and the ability to apply maintenance techniques to residential settings.
• Customer Focus: Patience and strong communication skills to explain technical details to residents and team members in an accessible way.
• Reliability & Integrity: Punctual, honest, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Digital Literacy: Comfortable using a smartphone for work order management and reporting.
• Requirements:
• 2+ years of maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, comfort with driving to and from various homes throughout th day, & reliable transportation.
• Your own iPhone and basic hand tools (company provides tool allowance, power tools, and specialty equipment).

Why This Role Is for You

If you’re passionate about applying your manufacturing maintenance expertise to ensure properties run like well-oiled machines, this role is your chance to shine. You’ll work in a supportive team environment, enjoy flexible hours, and have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on residents’ lives and property owners’ investments.

Real Property Management manages over 85,000 homes across the nation, and Real Property Management Viking is the locally owned office operating in the Twin Cities.