Residential Maintenance Technician – On‑Call & Grounds

Sherman Associates; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and visioninsurance

Employer-paid short term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Employer-paid employee assistance

Fully vested 401k company match

9 Paid holidays and PTO

Discounts at Sherman Associates' Starb

Job summary

Sherman Associates seeks a skilled Maintenance professional in Des Moines to support our residential and commercial properties. The role covers general maintenance, minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and landscaping across our Slate at Gray's Landing portfolio.

The candidate will respond to open work orders within 24 hours, prepare vacated units within a 24‑hour window, and participate in preventive maintenance. On‑site work with on‑call shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a craft apprenticeship.
• 1–4 years maintenance or related carpentry/construction experience.
• Boilers license or willingness to obtain one, if applicable.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Excellent communication with community tenants, vendors and across divisions.
• Willingness and ability to work varied hours as portfolio needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting and landscaping.
• Respond to work orders within 24 hours and address resident requests.
• Prepare and turn vacated apartment units within 24 hours; repaint, clean, and repair as needed.
• Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance for buildings and equipment.
• Walk the property daily to ensure upkeep and compliance with rules.
• Cover on-call rotations and possible overtime as needed.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, test and adjust systems using hand and power tools.

Skills

Maintenance

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

1-4 years experience

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Craft apprenticeship

Job description

Sherman Associates seeks a skilled Maintenance professional in Des Moines to support our residential and commercial properties. The role covers general maintenance, minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and landscaping across our Slate at Gray's Landing portfolio.

The candidate will respond to open work orders within 24 hours, prepare vacated units within a 24‑hour window, and participate in preventive maintenance. On‑site work with on‑call shifts is required.