Maintenance Technician

About the role

Point Real Estate Management is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our team. This full-time position supports neighboring apartment communities on the north side of Milwaukee, playing a vital role in maintaining the quality, safety, and appearance of our properties. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience and strong working knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and HVAC maintenance. A commitment to quality workmanship, excellent problem-solving skills, and a resident-focused mindset are essential.

Working under the direction of the Property Manager, the Maintenance Technician will partner closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to assist with the overall upkeep of the communities.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests made by residents within 24 hours.
• Assist in the distribution of flyers and other materials.
• General maintenance tasks, including but not limited to:
  • Replace filters and clean air conditioning vents as needed.
  • Replace breezeway light bulbs as needed.
  • Perform HVAC repairs as needed.
  • Perform light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
  • Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages and replacing fittings.
  • Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, and locks.
  • Paint interior and exterior areas when necessary.
  • Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding, and refinishing floors.
  • Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
  • Assist in grounds work when necessary, including picking up litter and “trashing out” vacancies.
  • Maintain pool chemical levels and cleanliness.
  • Repair concrete, masonry, roof, and fencing when required.
• Refurbish apartments prior to resident occupancy (Make Readies).
• Have knowledge of water and gas meter cutoffs, all apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts, and post a map of the same.
• Make keys, change locks, and assist in maintaining key control.
• Handle “on-call” duties whenever needed and participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and Property Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in apartment maintenance or a trade requiring basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
• Own a basic set of hand tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Available to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Ability to perform work responsibilities at other locations in the area, as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Technical certification preferred.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage starting within 30 days of hire.
• 401(k) with company match after one month.
• Paid vacation, holidays, birthday off, and one floating holiday each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Rent discounts.
• Friendly, supportive team with fun annual events and more.