Residential Maintenance Technician

Heritage Senior Living; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Job summary

MSP Real Estate is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Middleton property. You’ll perform routine and preventative maintenance, address service requests, and help ensure safe, well-maintained buildings for residents.

You’ll work on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general systems, with on-call rotation and opportunities to grow your skills in a supportive multifamily environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of maintenance experience, preferably involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, appliances, or general building maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable fire, life-safety, and building codes is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, and maintenance instructions.
• Experience safely operating hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, and other maintenance equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to unexpected maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance throughout the property, buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and replace equipment and building components as needed.
• Perform general repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, and other building systems.
• Monitor HVAC systems to help maintain comfortable temperatures and proper air quality.
• Monitor plumbing and domestic hot water systems and make adjustments or repairs as needed.
• Coordinate and assist with required inspections of fire protection, security, plumbing, and other building systems.
• Help ensure building systems and maintenance practices comply with applicable state and federal requirements and codes.
• Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests from residents and team members.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate documentation of repairs, inspections, preventative maintenance, and system checks.
• Prepare apartments for new residents, including repairs, painting and touch-ups, furniture movement, and other turnover-related work.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly maintenance areas, common areas, and property grounds.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance, emergency, and disaster-related supplies.
• Assist with the upkeep of company/community vehicles, including fueling, cleaning, and monitoring registration and maintenance needs.
• Assist management with staff training related to building systems, fire safety, and emergency procedures.
• Participate in an on-call maintenance rotation and respond to emergency maintenance needs when required.

Skills

Reliability

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical meters

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 550 - Middleton Senior Apartments, LLC - Middleton, WI 53562, Job Category: Facilities, Maintenance Technician - Property Management |Sign on Bonus $1,000 Heritage Middleton Apartments

Build Your Career with MSP Real Estate

MSP Real Estate is looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our team. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and taking pride in keeping properties safe, comfortable, and well maintained, this could be a great opportunity for you.

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day operation and appearance of the property. From preventative maintenance and repairs to responding to service requests, you’ll help ensure our residents have a positive experience and our buildings and equipment operate safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance throughout the property, buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and replace equipment and building components as needed.
• Perform general repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, and other building systems.
• Monitor HVAC systems to help maintain comfortable temperatures and proper air quality.
• Monitor plumbing and domestic hot water systems and make adjustments or repairs as needed.
• Coordinate and assist with required inspections of fire protection, security, plumbing, and other building systems.
• Help ensure building systems and maintenance practices comply with applicable state and federal requirements and codes.
• Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests from residents and team members.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate documentation of repairs, inspections, preventative maintenance, and system checks.
• Prepare apartments for new residents, including repairs, painting and touch-ups, furniture movement, and other turnover-related work.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly maintenance areas, common areas, and property grounds.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance, emergency, and disaster-related supplies.
• Assist with the upkeep of company/community vehicles, including fueling, cleaning, and monitoring registration and maintenance needs.
• Assist management with staff training related to building systems, fire safety, and emergency procedures.
• Participate in an on-call maintenance rotation and respond to emergency maintenance needs when required.
• Assist with additional property and maintenance responsibilities as needed.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, resourceful, service-oriented, and comfortable working independently while also being part of a team.

Preferred qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of maintenance experience, preferably involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, appliances, or general building maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable fire, life-safety, and building codes is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, and maintenance instructions.
• Experience safely operating hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, and other maintenance equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to unexpected maintenance needs.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call maintenance rotation.
• Property management, multifamily housing, senior housing, or similar building maintenance experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling throughout the workday.
• Regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operating maintenance tools and equipment.
• Visually inspecting equipment, work areas, written materials, monitors, and building conditions.
• Working a schedule that meets the operational needs of the property, including occasional extended hours and participation in on-call coverage.

Why MSP Real Estate?

At MSP Real Estate, maintenance is more than fixing things—it’s about creating properties where people are proud to live and where our teams are proud to work.

We value employees who take ownership of their work, provide excellent service, and work together to keep our properties operating at their best.

If you’re a skilled problem-solver who enjoys variety, takes pride in quality work, and wants to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

MSP Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.