Maintenance Technician – On-Call, Great Benefits & Growth

Pac-Van, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range $22–$23/hr

Generous PTO

Paid holidays & volunteer day

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with employer match

Apartment discount

Educational assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a maintenance technician to perform repairs across appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and facilities. You will respond to urgent after-hours calls and prepare apartments for rent-ready occupancy.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of maintenance experience with strong troubleshooting abilities, a Type II or Universal refrigeration certification, and a valid driver's license. Physical effort and comfort with heights are required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years maintenance experience; apartment maintenance preferred.
• Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, move 300+ lb items, climb 40-ft ladders, use hand tools and test equipment.
• Ability to move heavy equipment (100–300+ lbs) including stairs when required.
• Comfort working at heights and in varied conditions during repairs and resident service tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requests including repairs to appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and general community facilities.
• Respond to emergency calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays to resolve urgent maintenance issues.
• Prepare vacant units by completing all tasks required to make apartments rent-ready.
• Maintain facilities and inventory by keeping shops organized, stocking parts, and ensuring all amenity areas remain clean and operational.
• Provide resident support through professional communication, addressing complaints, delivering notices, and assisting with resident events.
• Handle administrative and contractor tasks such as logging service requests, updating databases, and monitoring vendor performance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Refrigeration certification

Valid driver’s license

Problem solving

Job description

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a maintenance technician to perform repairs across appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and facilities. You will respond to urgent after-hours calls and prepare apartments for rent-ready occupancy.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of maintenance experience with strong troubleshooting abilities, a Type II or Universal refrigeration certification, and a valid driver's license. Physical effort and comfort with heights are required.