Multifamily Maintenance Technician – On-Call Bonus Eligible

Peterson Properties, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Properties, Inc. is seeking a full-time, experienced apartment maintenance technician to join our team in Des Moines, IA.

You will perform hands-on maintenance across occupied and vacant units, handling electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks with safety and customer service in mind. The ideal candidate has several years of hands-on apartment maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of property upkeep and

Qualifications

• Must have multiple years of verifiable experience in a similar maintenance position for multi-family housing.
• Compensation based on experience.
• CPO and EPA certifications are preferred.
• Must have your own basic tools including a smartphone or iPad.
• Physical demands include constant walking, standing, climbing stairs/ladders and lifting up to 50lbs frequently.
• Time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills required.
• Background and drug screening required.
• On-call rotation may apply with bonus pay.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and address proactively.
• Resolve work orders in a timely manner with strong customer service.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues.
• Perform general maintenance: appliance repair, carpentry, painting, landscaping.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, machines, and equipment.
• Maintain safety regulations and keep work areas clean.
• Assist with unit make readies and ground maintenance including pools and snow removal.
• Support other Peterson Properties owned/managed properties as needed.

Skills

Multi-family housing experience

On-call rotation availability

Driver's license

Time management

Education

CPO certification

EPA certification

Tools

Basic tools

Smartphone or iPad

Job description

Peterson Properties, Inc. is seeking a full-time, experienced apartment maintenance technician to join our team in Des Moines, IA.

You will perform hands-on maintenance across occupied and vacant units, handling electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks with safety and customer service in mind. The ideal candidate has several years of hands-on apartment maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of property upkeep and