Maintenance Technician - Citizen Apartments

Milhaus; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K Match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Discounts on apartments

Job summary

Milhaus is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain mechanical, electrical systems, plumbing, and grounds at residential properties. The role emphasizes timely work order completion, safety, and collaboration with Milhaus teams and vendors.

This full-time on-site position requires a minimum of one year in maintenance, a high school diploma, and valid driving credentials. HVAC certification is preferred and the company offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum demonstrated maintenance/repair experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• HVAC certification preferred or willingness to obtain after hire.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• English language proficiency written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Receive service work orders and complete work within 24 hours.
• Police grounds daily and as needed.
• Refurbish vacant units within five working days or less.
• Perform painting, cleaning and general grounds work as required.
• Operate various mechanical or power tools and equipment.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Report property losses or incidents promptly.
• Adhere to company policies, safety and OSHA standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC certification

Driver's license

English proficiency

OSHA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Milhaus is a national award-winning, vertically integrated multifamily developer, owner, and operator specializing in Class A residential assets. Formed through the spring 2026 merger of Milhaus and Sares Regis Group (SRG) Residential, the combined platform brings together more than 30 years of expertise in multifamily development, construction, and third-party property management across more than 20 major U.S. markets. Headquartered in Indianapolis, with offices in Newport Beach, California; Los Angeles; New York; Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona., Milhaus SRG employs approximately 1,400 professionals dedicated to creating multifamily and mixed-use communities that positively impact neighborhoods. The combined platform manages more than 50,000 apartment homes, supports a development pipeline of more than $2.5 billion, and serves investors, clients, and residents with a high-touch, disciplined approach to real estate investment, development, construction, and management. For more information, visit www.milhaus.com

Job Type

Full-time

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains all mechanical, electrical equipment, plumbing fixtures, structural facilities and grounds of the property. The Maintenance Technician works towards the common goals of satisfactory cash flow, positive resident relations and optimal resident retention. The Maintenance Technician will also regularly communicate with all necessary Milhaus employees, outside vendors and other individuals as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Key Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives service work orders, performs required work within the established time frames to ensure service is completed within 24 hours
• Polices grounds as first task daily and throughout day, as needed
• Refurbishes vacant units within five (5) working days or less
• Completes painting, cleaning, grounds work, etc., as needed
• Plants, prunes, weeds, seeds or removes foliage, shrubs, trees or grasses or other grounds work, as requested
• Operates various mechanical or electrical equipment or garden tools
• Assists with completion of preventative maintenance and housekeeping inspections of apartment units
• Reports any property losses or liability related incidents to appropriate parties on a timely basis
• Reports any work-related injuries to appropriate parties on a timely basis
• Complies with all local, state and federal regulations as well as all company policies and procedures
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum one year demonstrated experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing and groundskeeping.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• HVAC Certification (preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire) *subject to needs of property deemed by property manager.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable private transportation
• English language proficiency both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Equal Housing Opportunity (EHO) requirements and applicable program regulations
• Ability to operate a two-axle motor vehicle
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to perform all duties related to fine detail of mechanical devices
• Ability to operate all necessary tools to perform the essential functions of the position
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of OSHA standards and other environmental safety standards
• Ability to perform a variety of duties in all types of weather
• Ability to maintain 24-hour on-call status

Benefits

• Health, Vision, & Dental insurance
• HSA account with employer match of $600/FSA for dependent care
• Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term leave
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Match
• 4 weeks accrued PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 30% discounts on apartments
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
• Wellness Bucks Program
• Wellness Program and Competitions
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• More!

We stand as one team dedicated to transforming neighborhoods. Through transparency and collaboration, we empower our people to lead. Bikes are our allies, local food is our craving and entrepreneurship inspires us. First impressions are set by our energy and passion, not suits and ties. We embrace the changing ideal of what people call home.

Integrity. Execution. Innovation. Collaboration.

By joining us at our corporate office in downtown Indianapolis or onsite at one of our many properties, you’ll be provided the opportunity to grow your career and become part of a team that truly makes a difference.