Senior Maintenance Tech — Lead Repairs & Make-Ready

Mills Properties Inc.; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Top Benefits Award recognition

Job summary

Mills Properties, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance professional to uphold the safety, appearance, and efficiency of our properties in Missouri.

You will perform advanced maintenance, coordinate make-ready tasks, and support preventive maintenance programs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other systems. With opportunities for leadership and on-call rotations, you will help train technicians, supervise workflows, and ensure resident satisfaction while maintaining high safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school certification or technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of apartment maintenance or related building maintenance experience is preferred.
• EPA Certification Type I and II or Universal Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, drywall, painting, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, pools, and building systems.
• Complete apartment make-ready processes including repairs, inspections, painting, cleaning coordination, and quality control.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with assigning tasks, prioritizing work orders, and monitoring maintenance workflow.
• Support training and mentoring of maintenance technicians and grounds personnel on company standards and safety procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, amenities, equipment, and vacant units to identify maintenance or safety concerns.
• Respond to resident service requests promptly and professionally while maintaining high resident satisfaction.
• Assist with inventory management and ensure proper use and storage of maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, EPA regulations, Fair Housing guidelines, and company policies.
• Monitor and maintain pool operations in compliance with local and state health regulations where applicable.
• Participate in emergency maintenance response and rotating on-call schedules as required.
• Assist with seasonal property responsibilities including snow removal, storm preparation, and ground support.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance shops, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Assist with budget-conscious maintenance practices by minimizing waste and controlling supply usage.
• Communicate daily with the property office regarding completed work orders, resident concerns, and ongoing projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Drywall

Painting

Appliance repair

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Certification Type I & II or Universal

Trade school/technical training (preferred)

Job description

Mills Properties, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance professional to uphold the safety, appearance, and efficiency of our properties in Missouri.

You will perform advanced maintenance, coordinate make-ready tasks, and support preventive maintenance programs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other systems. With opportunities for leadership and on-call rotations, you will help train technicians, supervise workflows, and ensure resident satisfaction while maintaining high safety