Maintenance Technician at East Pointe Commons Apartments

Cottonwood Residential; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full health benefits

401k match

Paid holidays

Job summary

East Pointe Commons Apartments seeks a Maintenance Technician for Cottonwood Residential in Milwaukee, WI. The role covers repairs across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance to keep the property safe and welcoming.

Applicants should communicate in English, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, and be available for evenings, weekends, and on-call after-hours service with support from the Service Manager. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient reading, writing and speaking English for customer communication and safety procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and traverse stairs, ladders, and uneven terrain.
• Comfort with standing/walking for long periods and climbing; ability to work evenings/weekends.
• On-call emergency maintenance responsibilities with guidance from Service Manager.

Skills

English literacy

Manual dexterity

Customer communication

Electrical work

Plumbing

Carpentry

On-call availability

Safety procedures

Driver's license

HVAC troubleshooting

Job description

Maintenance Technician at East Pointe Commons Apartments

Qualifications & Required Experience of an Apartment Maintenance Technician

• Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate with customers, process Company paperwork, and interpret safety and operating manuals and procedures.
• Must be able to move, carry, reposition, or lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and ability to navigate elevation changes while maintaining balance.
• Frequent need to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, push/pull, and ability to navigate difficult terrain and access small areas.
• Ability to work standard community hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work as an on-call technician and provide after-hours emergency service with the support of the Service Manager while following Company standards.
• Perform repairs that may include, but are not limited to, plumbing, electrical work, and general carpentry work related to household, building, and property grounds repairs.
• EPA certification Type II or Universal is a plus.
• Considerable experience troubleshooting HVAC is a plus.
• CPO certification is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Compensation & Benefits of an Apartment Maintenance Technician

• Competitive pay!
• Full health, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits - available within 1-30 days!
• Generous 401k and HSA Company match!
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays!

At Cottonwood Residential, we're committed to creating an exceptional customer experience through innovation and service. As an early adopter of Self-Guided Tours, we've made apartment searching more convenient and accessible for our customers. We're looking for team members who are eager to learn, embrace new ideas, and create meaningful connections with every interaction. Join us in helping every customer feel Home at Last!