Maintenance Technician - St. Louis

About the role

We are looking for experienced technicians who will use their knowledge to maintain an inviting property and address its needs, including appearance, safety, the make-ready process, preventative maintenance, and repair.

• Neo Vantage Point – Maryland Heights, MO
• Bennington Heights – Maryland Heights, MO
• Del Coronado
  - St. Louis, MO
• The Pavilion – Maryland Heights, MO
• Pear Tree
  - St. Ann, MO
• Citrine
  - Lake St. Louis, MO
• Kirkwood Bluffs – Kirkwood Bluffs, MO
• West End Terrace
  - St. Louis, MO
• Waterford West
  - Manchester, MO
• Beau Jardin
  - St. Louis, MO
• Stonehaven
  - Hazelwood, MO

Pay is based on experience — most team members in this role earn between $21.00–$24.23/hr.

• Monthly Renewal Bonus
• Quarterly Bonus - up to $1300 (Performance Based)

Mills Properties has been recognized as a 2025–2026 Top Employee Benefits Award Winner, receiving Missouri and national recognition in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement and other supplemental benefits. Additionally, Mills was recently named a 2026 National Apartment Association Top Employer, reflecting its commitment to an exceptional workplace for team members.

• Complete service requests in an effective, timely manner and to the satisfaction of residents
• Perform preventive maintenance on property buildings, units, appliances, and equipment
• Ensure all repairs, replacements, and clean‑up are completed for the make‑ready process
• Communicate daily with the property office, reporting on the progress of service requests and make‑ready tasks
• Identify and report any safety concerns, hazardous conditions, or maintenance needs to management
• Assist other maintenance team members as needed
• Monitor pool operations on a daily basis and maintain appropriate health department standards
• Maintain curb appeal by assisting with groundskeeping and picking up litter
• Assist with housekeeping, inspections, and other tasks as assigned by the property manager or maintenance supervisor
• Maintain positive communication with residents and provide excellent service through courteous and timely responses to resident needs and concerns
• Perform call‑back emergency service as required
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work areas and maintenance shops
• Abide by Mills policies and procedures and all laws pertaining to Fair Housing, the Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.
• Embrace Mills Core Values and apply them to all areas of responsibility

• High school diploma or GED; trade school degree preferred
• Minimum one year of maintenance experience preferred
• EPA Certification Type I and II, or Universal, required; or willingness to complete certification within the first 90 days of employment
• Proven ability to maintain composure and solve problems with keen insight when faced with obstacles
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and on‑call shifts
• Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license
• Adept at building relationships and working in a team environment, with a proven track record of sharing ideas, providing encouragement, building on others’ ideas, giving due appreciation, and bringing out the best in others

This description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.