Maintenance Technician - Highland Park Apartments

ZipRecruiter; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Milwaukee as a Maintenance Technician, where you will support the upkeep of residential properties. This role involves a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and preventative maintenance, ensuring tenant satisfaction and property compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a commitment to quality and communication. Enjoy a rewarding work environment focused on community building and personal growth.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of maintenance or related carpentry/construction experience.
• Possession or willingness to obtain a special boilers license.

Responsibilities

• Complete general maintenance including plumbing, electrical, HVAC.
• Respond to work orders and resolve tenant requests within 24 hours.
• Prepare and turn vacated apartment units within 24 hours.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! As a member of Sherman, we invite you to join our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods. You can make an immediate impact supporting our real estate development and management operations in hotels, residential, and retail.

If you are passionate about helping others and knowledgeable in facilities repair and maintenance, we have the right opportunity for you! At Sherman, we pride ourselves on hiring focused and skilled maintenance talent who strive to solve, repair, and troubleshoot a wide range of complex and preventative facilities responsibilities. We believe we can offer a challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding experience that aligns with our mission, vision, and values.

Where will this role work?

Highland Park Apartments, a residential community comprising 150 units, located in Milwaukee, WI.

Schedule & Hours:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete general maintenance and upkeep responsibilities including minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, light carpentry, painting, and landscaping.
• Respond to open work orders and resolve tenant requests within 24 hours.
• Prepare and turn vacated apartment units within 24 hours; all vacated apartments must be painted, cleaned, carpets shampooed, and repairs completed promptly.
• Assist in scheduling and completing preventive maintenance for buildings and equipment.
• Perform hands-on repairs, preventative maintenance, and general upkeep with attention to detail.
• Walk the property regularly to ensure compliance with tenant property rules and overall property condition.
• Work on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities are completed; some overtime may be required. Evening and weekend on-call rotations as needed.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Use various hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.

Required Skills

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship or equivalent experience in maintenance.
• 1-4 years of maintenance or related carpentry/construction experience, preferably in residential or commercial real estate.
• Possession or willingness to obtain a special boilers license.
• Own hand tools required.
• Willingness to run errands for supplies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Alignment with Sherman’s mission, vision, and values.
• Flexibility in work hours based on portfolio needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and noise.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Active physical activity including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and lifting items over 50 pounds.
• Good vision, including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and pass MVR check.
• Complete pre-employment strength test or CRT examination.
• Meet criminal background screening requirements.

This job description provides essential information about the position but is not exhaustive. Only applicants who complete our online application will be considered. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request via [e-mail].