Regional Apartment Maintenance Technician

Regional Apartment Maintenance Technician

Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Regional Travel Required (driving)
Reports To: Owner

** PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER IN ADDITION TO YOUR RESUME FOR CONSIDERATION **

Position Overview

The Regional Maintenance Technician is responsible for the hands-on maintenance, repair, and upkeep of a 120-unit residential and commercial portfolio across 7 buildings located in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated, mechanically inclined individual who enjoys working independently, traveling between properties, and solving problems in the field. The primary focus is maintaining safe, functional, and well-presented buildings while supporting tenant satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Building locations include:

• Faribault, MN
• St. Charles, MN
• New Richmond, WI
• Osceola, WI
• Ellsworth, WI

Travel between properties will account for up to 25% of work time. The ideal candidate is someone who lives within 30 minutes of Faribault, Minneapolis/St Paul, or Stillwater/Hudson area or someone who is willing to relocate to one of these areas.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance across residential and commercial units
• Complete work orders including (but not limited to):
• Plumbing repairs
• Electrical troubleshooting (basic)
• Appliance repair/replacement
• HVAC filter changes and minor servicing
• Drywall patching, painting, and flooring repairs
• Door, lock, and hardware repairs
• Respond to maintenance requests and prioritize urgent or emergency issues
• Ensure all units and common areas meet safety and cleanliness standards

Unit Turnovers (Rent-Ready)

• Prepare units for new tenants following move-outs
• Coordinate painting, cleaning, repairs, and inspections to minimize vacancy time
• Identify larger repair needs and communicate scope to ownership

Property Inspections & Preventative Maintenance

• Conduct regular inspections of units, common areas, and building systems
• Identify upcoming maintenance needs before failures occur
• Perform seasonal and preventative maintenance tasks
• Ensure safety items (smoke detectors, CO detectors, egress, lighting) are functional

Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with third-party contractors when specialized work is required
• Monitor quality and completion of vendor work
• Communicate repair status and timelines clearly to ownership

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and work order records
• Document repairs, inspections, and recurring issues
• Communicate clearly with ownership regarding property condition, repairs, and recommendations

Qualifications

Required

• 5 years of hands-on maintenance, facilities, construction, or trade experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel frequently between properties
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with tenants and ownership

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with multi-family, commercial, or mixed-use buildings
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or general contractor background
• Experience working with work-order or maintenance tracking systems
• Lives within 30 minutes of Faribault or Minneapolis/St Paul

Key Competencies

• Self-starter mentality
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Reliability and accountability
• Customer-service mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability

Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel between properties (up to 25% of time)
• Ability to walk properties, climb stairs, ladders, and access utility areas
• Ability to lift and carry tools or supplies up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive full-time hourly rate
• Pay during drive-time
• Housing or discounted unit options (where available)

** PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER IN ADDITION TO YOUR RESUME FOR CONSIDERATION **

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you own your own tools?
• Do you own a truck or work van that you're willing to use for driving between properties?
• What city do you live in right now? Are you willing to relocate to a city within 30 minutes of Faribault, Minneapolis, or Stillwater, MN/Hudson, WI?
• Are you able to install different types of flooring, such as carpet, tile, vinyl plank, etc? Please explain.
• What is your comfort level installing new cabinets, countertops, doors, trim, etc?
• What is your comfort level with electrical projects? Please provide a detailed answer.
• What is your comfort level with plumbing projects? Please provide a detailed answer.
• Do you have a valid drivers license?
• Are you willing to travel between apartment buildings (up to 1-2 hours away)?
• How many hours per week are you looking to work?
• When would you be able to start a new job?

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $28