Maintenance Technician - Autumn Ridge

Sherman Associates; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid short term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance policies

Employee assistance program

401k with company match

Job summary

Sherman Associates is seeking an Entry Level Maintenance Technician to service Autumn Ridge in Brooklyn Park, MN. The role involves general maintenance, preventive tasks, and responding to resident requests with a focus on timely repairs.

We value hands‑on skills, reliability, and the ability to communicate effectively with tenants, vendors, and colleagues. Regular hours are Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with on‑call rotations and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with craft apprenticeship.
• 1–4 years in maintenance or related carpentry/construction.
• Boilers license or willingness to obtain one.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or willingness to obtain one.
• Own hand tools required.
• Willingness to run errands for maintenance supplies.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate with tenants, vendors, and across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance incl. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and landscaping.
• Respond to open work orders within 24 hours.
• Prepare vacated units with painting, cleaning, carpets, and repairs within 24 hours (5 days if not immediate).
• Assist in scheduling and completing preventive maintenance.
• Perform hands‑on repairs and upkeep with focus on complex tasks.
• Walk property daily to ensure order and compliance.
• Work last/first day of month; some overtime and on‑call rotations.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, test and adjust.
• Use hand/power tools and meters for tasks.
• Maintain maintenance supply stock.
• Assist in contracting outside vendors and obtaining bids.
• Obtain approvals for expenditures and track budgets.
• Maintain exterior grounds and interior common areas.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma / craft apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

• Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education : High School/GED
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 08/28/2026
• Years of Experience : Up to 2 Years
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
• Reports To : Maintenance Supervisor
• FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are. We have become an industry leader by fulfilling our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Empowering People.

If you are passionate about helping others and knowledgeable with facilities repair and maintenance, we have the right opportunity for you!

Where will this role work?

This role will service our large affordable apartment complex in Brooklyn Park, MN, Autumn Ridge (366 units).

Schedule & Hours:

• The regular schedule for this role will be Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Some evening and weekend on-call rotations are required. Ask about our on-call incentive program!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes general maintenance and upkeep responsibilities including minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, light carpentry, painting and landscaping.
• Responds to open work orders and resolves resident/tenant requests within 24 hours.
• Prepare and turn vacated apartment units within a 24-hour period (5 days if not immediate). All vacated apartments must be painted, thoroughly cleaned, carpets shampooed and repairs done in a timely and impeccable manner.
• Assists in scheduling and completing preventive maintenance for buildings and building equipment.
• Completes hands-on work of all building repairs, preventative maintenance and general upkeep of the facility with special attention to more involved operations or projects.
• Walks property at regular intervals (daily) to ensure resident/tenant property rules are being followed and that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition.
• Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required. Evening and weekend on-call rotations as required.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Assists in maintaining sufficient maintenance supply stock.
• Assists in contracting all outside vendors and taking bids for special projects or extensive maintenance.
• Obtains approvals for expenditures and maintains budgets.
• Maintains exterior grounds and interior common areas in quality, presentable condition. This will include but is not limited to the following:
• Picks up trash and keep common areas neat.
• Sweeps walks and curbs.
• Waters lawn, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds.
• Shovels walks, sand or salt icy areas.
• Performs year-round grounds maintenance, including snow and ice removal

Location

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• 1-4 years of experience in maintenance or related carpentry/construction. Ideally in residential or commercial real estate.
• Special boilers license or willingness to obtain one, if applicable.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or willingness to obtain one, if applicable
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Willingness and ability to run errands to hardware store for maintenance supplies, cleaning supplies, or other items.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors / external parties, and across corporate divisions.
• A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.
• Work/Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the portfolio.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Current and valid driver’s license is required. Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) and have a safe driving record.
• Successful completion of pre-employment strength test or 'CRT examination' is required.
• Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position, including MN statute 299C.67 to 299C.71 (Kari Koskinen Background)

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range:$24-26/hour + commission/bonus eligibility .

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position; including experience, skills, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid short term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Additional supplemental insurance policies including: Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-Term Disability;Pet insurance
• Employer-paid employee assistance program
• Fully vested 401k company match program
• 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program
• Sherman Associates' Starbucks and Hotel discounts

Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.

This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Only applicants who complete our online application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact [e-mail] .