Maintenance Technician - Ridgeview Highlands

Arden Property Group Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent discount for employees

Paid vacation and sick time

Insurance: health, dental, vision (vol

401k match

Job summary

Arden Property Group Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician in Wisconsin to manage preventative and reactive maintenance, oversee vendors, and support turnover readiness. You will handle inventory, on-call coverage, and safety checks in a multi‑family community.

The role requires a High School diploma, 5+ years of residential maintenance experience, and applicable certifications (EPA, CPO, HVAC). Strong customer service and independent work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 5+ years of residential maintenance experience required.
• Have or willing to obtain role-specific certifications (EPA, CPO, HVAC).
• Demonstrated leadership abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and complete all maintenance needs for the community. Oversee the work of outside vendors.
• Provide stellar customer service by ensuring a 24–48 hour turnaround on maintenance requests.
• Ensure <5-day turnover on vacant apartments/townhomes.
• Perform light plumbing work and oversee outside vendors.
• Maintain basic HVAC systems and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Assist with housekeeping duties when necessary.
• Maintain curb appeal and clean grounds daily.
• Keep accurate records of inspections and service status.
• Conduct regular property inspections to determine maintenance needs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Leadership

Dependable transportation

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

EPA certification

CPO certification

HVAC certification

Job description

• Location 660 Ridgeview Dr.,Appleton, WI, 54911,United States
• Base Pay $26.00 - $27.00 / Hour
• Industry Multi-Family Housing, Property Management, Independent Living
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Our Maintenance Technicians play an integral role in the success of our community. Working with the Community leader, this position is responsible for the completion of all preventative and reactive maintenance services, inventory management, emergency on‑call scheduling and coverage, and apartment turnover preparation and/or renovation for the assigned community.

Who you are:

• Self-motivated, reliable, and dependable.
• Able to effectively work independently, and within the team environment.
• Detail oriented .
• Able to follow instructions and directions.
• Agile to an ever-changing environment.
• Able to handle a variety of tasks while maintaining focus on deadlines.

Essential Duties:

• Schedule, coordinate, and complete all maintenance needs for the community. Oversee the work of outside vendors.
• Work to provide stellar customer service by ensuring a 24–48-hour turnaround on all incoming maintenance requests.
• Reduce vacancy loss by ensuring efficient and timely turnover of all vacant apartments / townhomes (less than 5-day turnover average).
• Perform light plumbing work such as clearing blockages, replacing fittings, garbage disposals, and overseeing outside vendors where necessary.
• Replace/repair broken glass, screens, locks, blinds or other.
• Maintain basic HVAC systems / diagnose and oversee outside vendor where necessary.
• When necessary, assist with housekeeping duties.
• Maintain curb appeal by ensuring all trash and debris are removed each day throughout the grounds.
• Keep and maintain accurate records of inspections, service request status, and general performance of the maintenance team.
• Conducts regular property inspections to determine maintenance needs.
• Light drywall repair and painting where necessary.
• Perform general preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained to manufacturer’s specifications, and all life‑safety needs are proactively addressed.
• Maintain emergency lighting and detection checks/repairs.
• Participate in after‑hours/weekend/holiday on-call rotation.
• A company issued cellphone will be provided and must be maintained and available for:
  • Daily duties and use of maintenance programs.
  • Company communication including email, Microsoft Teams, etc.
  • On-call responsibilities.
  • Emergency response needs.
• Complete pre‑move out and final move out inspections to proactively determine maintenance needs.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and ensure safety measures are adhered to on‑site.
• Maintain swimming pool to required standards (Where applicable).
• May participate in the budgetary process.
• Assist with grounds care / snow removal where necessary to ensure safety of the exterior grounds.
• Unsupervised tenant interaction including possible vulnerable populations (children, elderly).

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED, required.
• 5 + years of residential Maintenance experience required.
• Have or willing to obtain role specific certifications required. (EPA, CPO, HVAC).
• Demonstrated leadership abilities required.
• Must have dependable transportation to and from assigned work locations.

Summary

Company Overview:

Arden Property Group Inc. is a hands‑on developer, owner, & operator in the multifamily industry, committed to creating long‑term investments and value in each Wisconsin based community we serve. Whether our residents choose to live at one of our 55+ or market‑rate communities, we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing excellence in customer service and hospitality, and work to ensure our resident experience remains of top caliber within each of our communities. We currently own and manage over 3,500 units and have a long‑term development plan to continue to expand our footprint within the state of Wisconsin.

For over 45 years, Arden Property Group Inc. has earned a strong reputation of being a financially stable development/operator group focused on quality, kindness, and trust. We do not believe in mediocrity. Our organization is committed to on‑going improvement, enhancement, and growth with a focus on creating inclusive communities and a workplace where we embrace individual differences and work effortlessly to create an environment where all team members and residents alike feel heard, valued, and feel a sense of belonging. We are actively undergoing continuous enhancements in our technologies, and continuous improvement to our operational practices. Our frontline team members are the “change agents”, and primary drivers in ensuring the success of our transformation.

Arden Property Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practice laws and are committed to providing equal opportunities to individuals with disabilities.

• 20% employee rent discount offered at any Arden Property Group Inc. owned/operated community
• Paid vacation and paid sick time with increases in accrued time based on tenure. (Pro-rated for first year team members).
• Voluntary health, dental, and vision insurance following 30 days of employment.
• 401k match at 100% of the first 3% of wages contributed, and 50% of the next 2% (Subject to annual contribution limits set by the IRS).
• Eligibility to participate in flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all regular FT and regular PT team members.
• Employer paid life Insurance and long‑term disability coverage, with option to add additional coverage.