Maintenance Technician

Oakbrook Corporation; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakbrook Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Watertown Apartments, a 147-unit community in Wauwatosa, WI. You will fix HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and appliances while ensuring a safe, well-maintained living environment for residents.

Responsibilities include handling service requests, coordinating with contractors, and participating in on-call rotations. High school diploma or GED required; EPA certification preferred. Must provide personal hand tools.

Qualifications

• Residential property maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair.
• Ability to diagnose issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with residents, coworkers, vendors, and management.
• Must provide personal hand tools for the position.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and other building systems as needed.
• Complete resident service requests promptly and professionally.
• Prepare vacant homes for new residents and manage turnovers.
• Coordinate estimates and contracted work with external vendors.
• Perform routine maintenance and grounds care across common areas.
• Support budgets related to turnovers, repairs, and capital projects.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

General maintenance

Customer service

Time management

Communication

EPA Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or vocational certification

Job description

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys fixing things, helping people, and taking pride in your work? Oakbrook Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team at Watertown Apartments, a well-established 147-unit apartment community in Wauwatosa, WI.

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained community for our residents. If you're dependable, customer-focused, and enjoy a variety of maintenance responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the repair and replacement of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, appliances, and other building systems
• Complete resident service requests promptly and professionally
• Manage work orders and apartment turnovers, including preparing vacant homes for new residents
• Coordinate contractors for estimates and approved contracted work
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance tasks, including grounds care, common area maintenance, trash and recycling management, inspections, and preventative maintenance
• Assist in maintaining the community's luxury appearance and curb appeal
• Support operating budgets related to turnovers, repairs and maintenance, and capital improvement projects
• Report accidents, emergencies, safety concerns, and property issues to management immediately
• Support additional properties within the assigned area as needed
• Participate in the on-call rotation schedule and respond to emergency maintenance requests
• Demonstrate and uphold the Oakbrook Values in every interaction
• Perform all other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience in residential property maintenance or a related field preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, construction, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance practices
• Ability to diagnose issues and implement effective solutions
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, coworkers, vendors, and management
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• EPA Certification preferred
• Experience in multifamily housing maintenance is a plus

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
• Must provide personal hand tools needed for the position
• Trade school or vocational certifications preferred

Why Oakbrook?

Since 1987, Oakbrook Corporation has been committed to providing exceptional property management services throughout the Midwest. We're a family-owned company that values integrity, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we invest in their growth and well-being. If you're looking for a stable career with a company that values your contributions,