Lead Property Maintenance Technician

Lead Property Maintenance Technician Rise Madison Apartments | Madison, Wisconsin Build Something Exceptional. Lead the Future of Apartment Living.

Rise Madison Apartments, a newly constructed apartment community completed in 2025, is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Property Maintenance Technician to join our team. As a premier Section 42 Affordable Housing community, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and welcoming homes for residents while maintaining the highest standards of property operations.

As the Lead Property Maintenance Technician, you’ll be the driving force behind maintaining the quality, safety, and appearance of our community. You’ll oversee daily maintenance activities while helping create an outstanding resident experience.

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance operations
• Diagnose and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and building systems
• Complete service requests promptly and professionally
• Perform preventive maintenance programs
• Assist with apartment turns and move‑in readiness
• Maintain community amenities, common areas, and exterior grounds
• Troubleshoot building equipment and mechanical systems
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards
• Support and mentor maintenance team members
• Participate in rotating on‑call emergency maintenance coverage
• Build positive relationships with residents through exceptional customer service

• Monitor all interior and exterior for maintenance issues. Perform inspections of all apartments, buildings, and common areas.
• Maintain and keep all tools and equipment in acceptable working conditions and work area neat and clean.
• Electrical: replace or fix outlets, light switches, fixtures, and breakers.
• Plumbing: replace or fix faucets, re‑piping, toilets, sinks, and unclog drains.
• Heating and Cooling: general heating repairs and cleaning filters, compressors, and condenser coils.
• Groundskeeping, including but not limited to: picking up trash, shoveling and salting sidewalks in winter, lawn care and landscaping as needed.
• General carpentry and drywall repairs as needed.
• Assist with any cleaning and janitorial requests as needed.
• Paint units and general common areas as needed.
• Repair and replace windows and screens as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace appliances.
• Maintain an accurate log of trash pick‑ups and snow removal to ensure timeliness and billing is correct.
• Repair and replace locks and deadbolt locks as needed.
• Communicate with the manager on daily work orders and provide status update to ensure all orders are current and collected.
• Perform and conduct all unit turnovers within ACC policies and by provided deadlines.
• Create and maintain a safe work environment and direct all concerns or hazards to the manager immediately.
• Perform preventative maintenance per the ACC policies and operations manual by testing all emergency fighting, smoke detectors, fire alarm systems, emergency exits and any other systems in place.
• Be available for all on‑call emergencies after work hours and weekends per a rotating or established schedule per management.
• All on‑call emergencies must be responded to within 20 minutes from the time when the call is received.
• Report and document all accident and emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Keep all resident and sensitive information confidential per the company policy.
• Maintain relationships with all vendors, suppliers, and professionals servicing the company and/or property.
• Assist other properties with maintenance requests as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 1–2 years of maintenance experience required.
• Multi‑family property maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical, plumbing, groundskeeping, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to physically inspect the properties.
• Basic knowledge and ability to use a variety of equipment including circular saw, drill, jig saw, electrical tester, hand tools, power tools, and cordless tools.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Flexibility with working hours and availability for on‑call emergencies.
• Ability to prioritize and possess efficient…