Entry Level Maintenance Technician

Overview

BIGOS MANAGEMENT IS PROUD TO BE NAMED A STAR TRIBUNE TOP WORKPLACE IN 2025 FOR THE 11TH TIME LOCATION Villages on McKnight.

• Location:
  
  St. Paul, Minnesota (540 Units)
• Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Pay Range: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
• Benefits:
  Competitive benefit package including HSA employer contribution, 401(k) plan with employer match, 10 paid holidays, PTO, VTO, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), educational assistance, rent discount, Life Time Fitness membership discount, and monthly renewal bonuses.

This position is responsible for providing day‑to‑day maintenance, cleaning, and groundskeeping support at Bigos Management properties. The work is done to ensure that the property and grounds meet the company's established standards and all applicable laws. The Maintenance Technician IV works directly with the Property Manager and onsite maintenance staff to ensure all vacated apartments are made “rent‑ready,” work orders are completed quickly, and all common‑area repairs are identified and fixed promptly.

• Maintain exterior grounds and interior common areas in a quality, presentable condition.
• Picks up trash and keeps common areas neat.
• Sweeps walkways and curbs.
• Walks lawn, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds.
• Trash/dumpster removal, upkeep, and maintenance.
• Shovels walkways and sands or salts icy areas in the winter months.
• Walks property at regular intervals (daily) to ensure resident/tenant rules are followed and the property is clean and orderly.
• Completes general maintenance and upkeep responsibilities including minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, light carpentry, painting, and landscaping.
• Assists onsite maintenance with open work‑order completion in apartments and common areas and assists with other general property upkeep as needed.
• Assists with vacated unit preparation in a timely manner, including furniture removal, paint touch‑up, sparkling the unit, and repairs.
• Works with other onsite maintenance technicians to keep an adequate inventory of hand tools, parts, and supplies.
• Maintains a positive, respectful, and professional manner with all residents, vendors, fellow employees, and the public.
• Complies with all safety program requirements and promotes safety in the workplace.
• All other duties as assigned by the Property Manager.

• Minimum of 0‑2 years experience as a Maintenance Technician or Maintenance Assistant in a residential apartment setting or equivalent experience.
• Certified Pool Operators License recommended (where applicable) within 6 months of hire.
• May need reliable transportation, a valid state driver’s license, and proof of insurance if travel between sites is required.
• Fluent in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and a courteous manner when dealing with coworkers and the public.
• Decision‑making, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously with self‑direction.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Frequent kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the day.
• Regular lifting of more than 20 lbs and frequent lifting up to 80 lbs with assistance.
• May encounter heights, ladders, uneven walking surfaces, stairs, confined spaces, dust, gas fumes from power equipment, and noise.
• Exposed to external weather conditions, drafts, and interior temperature changes.
• Will regularly handle supplies and tools with sharp edges.
• Must be able to quickly and easily navigate the property/building, including climbing stairs and walking hallways and common areas.

• Safety gloves, safety eyewear, ear plugs, Yaktrax.

On property, property grounds, apartment units, rooftops.

• Hand Tools:
  Hammer, screwdriver (Phillips & slotted), crescent wrench, Channellock pliers, utility knife, flashlight.
• Power Tools:
  Cordless drill (recommended).
• Measuring Devices:
  Tape measure.

As set forth in Bigos Management’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the bases of any protected group of status under any applicable law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Bigos Management also expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.