Residential Maintenance Technician

SFR3 Fund; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading hourly rate

Best in class bonus incentives

Guaranteed hours

Gas/vehicle reimbursement

PTO

Fully Covered Health/Dental

401K

Growth opportunities

Tool reimbursement

Streamlined technology

Job summary

American Avenue is hiring a Property Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain homes in our metro area. You will travel daily to properties, perform general maintenance across carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.

You will document conditions with handheld devices, manage move-in/out turnovers, and uphold safety with EPA/OSHA standards. The role offers guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• Multi-trade knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and property turns.
• Advanced plumbing and HVAC certifications highly preferred.
• Strong communication for resident and team interactions.
• Own tools and have a truck or van.
• Valid driver's license; reside nearby.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Familiar with building codes, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Professional appearance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain homes.
• Travel daily to metro area homes.
• Conduct inspections, secure homes, vacancy checks.
• Handle pre-renovation repairs and utility inspections.
• Manage move-in/out meetings and turnovers.
• Document property conditions using handheld tech.

Skills

Multi-Trade

Customer Focus

Trustworthy

Ownership

Clear Communication

Problem-Solving

Tech-Savvy

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

As a PE, you'll play a key role in ensuring tenant satisfaction by inspecting, repairing, and maintaining homes. You'll proactively identify and address issues, setting the standard for our relationship with tenants through excellent service and communication.

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical work.
• Travel from home to home within your metro daily
• Conduct property inspections, secure homes, and complete vacancy/wellness checks.
• Handle minor pre-renovation repairs, utility inspections, and basic troubleshooting.
• Manage move-in/out meetings and property turnovers.
• Maintain and document property conditions using handheld technology (e.g., iPad, iPhone).

Key Qualities for Success:

• Trustworthy: Be the friendly, reliable point of contact for residents, neighbors, and code enforcement. By providing transparency and dependability, you'll help create a positive, trust-based relationship with our tenants.
• Ownership: Take full responsibility for work orders (WO), setting realistic expectations, communicating timelines, and following through to resolution.
• Clear Communication: Keep residents informed every step of the way, ensuring they know the next steps and expected completion dates.

Qualifications:

• Multi-Trade Knowledge: Proficient in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and property turns.
• • Must be advanced in plumbing and HVAC (certifications highly preferred)
• Customer-Focused: Strong communication skills for positive resident and team interactions.
• Tools and Transportation: Must own tools and have a truck or van.
• Licensing & Location: Valid driver's license required; reside within reasonable proximity.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using handheld devices for work orders and updates.
• Code Knowledge: Familiar with building codes, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Professionalism: Maintains a reliable, professional appearance.

Perks and Benefits

• COMPENSATION - Industry leading hourly rate!
• • BONUS - Best in class bonus incentives quarterly tied to performance
• GUARANTEED HOURS - We guarantee at least 40 hours of work, or we will make up the difference.
• GAS/VEHICLE REIMBURSEMENT - We reimburse you for both gas and vehicle. In total 70 cents per mile
• OTHER PERKS - PTO, Fully Covered Health/Dental, 401K , plus much more. We are hand-picking a very small team of the best
• GROWTH - American Avenue is rapidly growing. Our mission is to create the best in class maintenance team in the country! Growth opportunities for performers is unmatched. You will be given a promotion ladder and can be promoted upon performance milestone completions.
• TOOL REIMBURSEMENT policy
• STREAMLINED TECHNOLOGY - we will make your life simple with tech that will help route, assign, and manage your workflow.

This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about creating safe, comfortable homes and are looking for a role with autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to make a positive impact. Join us to help shape the reputation and success of American Avenue