Maintenance Technician II: Multifamily Home Specialist

Cottonwood Residential; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Residential is seeking a Maintenance Technician II at The North End Apartments in Milwaukee. This intermediate role supports a wide range of repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure safety, quality, and resident satisfaction.

Collaboration with the Maintenance Supervisor and independent issue diagnosis are essential. The candidate will handle HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, appliances, and carpentry, while supporting make-ready processes and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in multifamily property maintenance.
• EPA Certification (Type II or Universal) required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pool/spa maintenance, and appliance repair.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate with residents and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests in occupied and vacant apartment homes, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and carpentry repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance issues, determine solutions, and escalate complex repairs when necessary.
• Perform preventative maintenance on building systems, equipment, and apartment homes.
• Service and maintain HVAC systems, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and related components.
• Repair and maintain residential appliances, plumbing systems, and electrical fixtures.
• Assist with make-ready processes to ensure apartment homes are prepared for new residents.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Customer service

Problem solving

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HVAC gauges

Job description

Cottonwood Residential is seeking a Maintenance Technician II at The North End Apartments in Milwaukee. This intermediate role supports a wide range of repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure safety, quality, and resident satisfaction.

Collaboration with the Maintenance Supervisor and independent issue diagnosis are essential. The candidate will handle HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, appliances, and carpentry, while supporting make-ready processes and on-call rotations.