Maintenance Technician I

Bear Development Inc.; Kenosha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Real Estate Group is seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician I to support Pike Ridge Apartments in Kenosha, WI. You will perform routine maintenance and repairs, prepare vacant units, and respond to resident service requests under supervision.

This entry‑level role emphasizes safety, upkeep, and learning basic trades while gaining experience for more advanced maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• Entry‑level role focusing on basic repairs and upkeep.
• Support routine maintenance under supervision.
• Gain experience toward more advanced responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, plumbing and electrical tasks as needed.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents and ensure appliances work.
• Complete resident service requests promptly and professionally.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance and ground upkeep.
• Document deficiencies and maintain maintenance logs.
• Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours maintenance.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical work

HVAC basics

Appliance repair

Vacant unit prep

Resident service requests

Maintenance logs

On-call rotation

Job description

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Maintenance Technician I

Full Time Technical Kenosha, WI, US

* Up to 2, 000 Sign‑on bonuses apply only to candidates hired through direct application channels and do not apply to agency‑submitted candidates*

Summary:

Bear Real Estate Group is seeking reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician I to support our exceptional property, Pike Ridge Apartments located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Maintenance Technician I is an entry‑level role responsible for performing routine maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the upkeep, safety, and appearance of assigned multi‑housing communities. This position focuses on basic repairs, vacant unit preparation, and resident service requests. The Technician I works under the guidance of a Maintenance Technician II or Property Manager, gaining experience and developing skills for more advanced maintenance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform basic routine maintenance including painting, minor plumbing and electrical work, basic appliance repairs, and minor HVAC tasks.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents, including cleaning, touch‑ups, repairing fixtures, and ensuring all appliances are in working order.
• Complete resident service requests promptly and professionally.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance such as filter changes, exterior upkeep, and common area repairs.
• Assist with completing unit inspections, documenting any deficiencies, and reporting any findings to the property manager.
• Maintain property grounds, curb appeal, and overall cleanliness of community spaces.
• Participate in collecting bids for repairs or projects under the direction of the Property Manager.
• Record work order completion and unit readiness status.
• Maintain logs for inspections and preventative maintenance tasks including but not limited to snow removal logs, light inspections, elevator inspections, pool logs, lift station logs, fire systems, etc.
• Report deficiencies, damages, and supply needs to the Property Manager.
• Participate in a scheduled on‑call rotation for after‑hours maintenance