Maintenance & Grounds Technician

Costello Companies; Eagle Butte (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Costello Companies is seeking a Maintenance & Grounds Technician to support the Site Manager in operating apartment and townhome communities. The role covers interior and exterior maintenance, ensuring appliances, HVAC, and lighting function properly, and delivering reliable service to residents.

The position emphasizes teamwork, punctuality, and effective communication, with responsibilities including unit readiness, grounds upkeep, and after-hours availability.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience.
• Previous remodeling or construction experience.
• Ability to take direction from others and work as a team.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work independently while staying on task.
• A drive to be successful.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Must be punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, drywall, appliance repairs, improvements, and other maintenance duties.
• Get units rent ready when they are vacated.
• Complete sidewalk snow removal for 2" or less.
• Maintain the grounds by picking up trash, maintain trash receptacles, and pull weeds every week.
• Perform inspections of grounds and tenant units with the Site Managers and/or Regional Managers.
• Provide efficient customer service to residents.

Skills

Customer service

Remodeling

Team player

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Ambition

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Assigned Duties

• 1) Perform maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, dry wall, appliance repairs, improvements, and other maintenance duties.
• 2) Get units rent ready when they are vacated.
• 3) Complete sidewalk snow removal for 2" or less.
• 4) Maintain the grounds by picking up trash, maintain trash receptacles, and pull weeds every week.
• 5) Perform inspections of grounds and tenant units with the Site Managers and/or Regional Managers.
• 6) Provide efficient customer service to residents.

Position Summary

The Maintenance & Grounds Technician is responsible for assisting the Site Manager in performing all duties and functions required for the efficient operation of their apartment and townhome communities. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of apartment and townhome communities. Additionally, the Maintenance Technician must ensure the proper operation of all appliances, heating and cooling units, and light fixtures.

People that are successful in this position have:

• Previous customer service experience.
• Previous remodeling or construction experience.
• Ability to take direction from others and work as a team.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work independently while staying on task.
• A drive to be successful.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Must be punctual and reliable.

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Salary Description

$21.00 per hour

Requirements

• Must have hand tools to use on the job site.
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Must be available to handle after-hours emergency calls.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.
• Exhibit a willingness to use vehicle to drive between properties and to get supplies.