Maintenance Technician

Founders 3 Real Estate Services; Town of Brookfield (WI); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Founders 3 Real Estate Services is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician/Building Engineer to serve as a roaming maintenance professional supporting properties throughout the greater Milwaukee area. This role covers urgent service requests, routine site responsibilities, and onboarding of new properties.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in building operations with supervisory experience, plus strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in building operations, engineering, or maintenance.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems (boilers, heat pumps, cooling towers, air handlers).
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems.
• Familiarity with life safety, fire protection, and security systems.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to on-demand service requests and emergencies across properties.
• Document and maintain logs of building mechanical systems and inspections.
• Oversee and support site-specific preventative maintenance programs.
• Coordinate vendor bids, contracts, and cost control.
• Assist with onboarding and transitioning new properties into management.
• Maintain clear communication with property managers, staff, ownership groups, and boards.

Conocimientos

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical

Building automation

Leadership experience

Budgeting

Documentation

Maintenance reporting systems

Herramientas

Maintenance reporting software

Descripción del empleo

Description

With more than 30 years in the industry, Founders 3 is not here to maintain the status quo perception of property management, we’re here to redefine it. F3 is built on the belief that property management should be more than reactive service and routine operations. We deliver a higher standard rooted in transparent communication, defined systems and structure, reporting with purpose and leading with expertise.

Description

With more than 30 years in the industry, Founders 3 is not here to maintain the status quo perception of property management, we’re here to redefine it. F3 is built on the belief that property management should be more than reactive service and routine operations. We deliver a higher standard rooted in transparent communication, defined systems and structure, reporting with purpose and leading with expertise.

Our management approach, company culture and commitment to CARE (Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) instills a forward-thinking mindset and results-driven strategy where owners gain a trusted partner, residents and tenants feel genuinely valued, and properties perform at their full potential. By combining operational excellence with a hospitality-driven mindset, we are changing the perception of property management and elevating it from a commodity to a competitive advantage.

Our expertise ranges from pre-development consultation to full-service property management, lease-up strategy, accounting and maintenance services.

If this sounds like the type of company culture where you want to grow and make a meaningful impact, keep reading to learn more about this opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician/Building Engineer to serve as a roaming maintenance professional supporting properties throughout the greater Milwaukee area. This position acts as a primary responder for urgent, on-demand service requests while also providing coverage across Founders 3 properties for vacations, staffing gaps, and temporary assignments during hiring transitions.

This role will also support onboarding of new properties, including assisting with transitions from other management companies or development groups. The technician will document and maintain logs of on-site mechanical systems and perform routine site responsibilities, including property monitoring, inspections, and coordination of maintenance programs.

At times you will be responsible for organizing and managing preventative maintenance, repairs, and overall system operations, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other building systems for site specific locations.

Technical & Hands-On Duties

• Manage a flexible schedule while responding to on-demand service requests from property managers and service administrators
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, and other building systems
• Oversee and support site-specific preventative maintenance programs
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations (e.g., no heat, flooding, power outages)

Operational & Leadership Support

• Conduct regular property walkthroughs and identify maintenance needs or deficiencies
• Create and maintain detailed logs of building mechanical systems
• Assist with onboarding and transitioning new properties into management
• Support vendor management, including obtaining bids, contract coordination, and cost control
• Assist with maintenance budgeting and inventory management
• Maintain clear communication with property managers, staff, ownership groups, and boards
• Complete reports and documentation as required

Requirements

The ideal candidate has strong technical abilities, is highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in building operations, engineering, or maintenance
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of:
• HVAC systems (including boilers, heat pumps, cooling towers, air handlers)
• Plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems
• Life safety, fire protection, and security systems
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and prioritizing effectively
• Proficient with basic computer applications and maintenance reporting systems
• Valid driver’s license required
• Willingness to work on-call, weekends, and after-hours as needed

Core Competencies

• Takes ownership and leads by example
• Proactively identifies issues and implements solutions
• Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions
• Collaborates effectively across teams and departments
• Maintains high attention to detail and follow-through

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