Senior Maintenance Technician

Overview

Advance Your Maintenance Career with Velair!

Senior Maintenance Technician

Velair Property Management is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join our team and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing apartment communities while delivering exceptional service to our residents.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (full-time, 40 hours/week), plus after-hours rotation for on-call emergencies.

Location: Shakopee, MN

Properties: Sarazin Flats and Sarazin Flats II, totaling 105 units.

Hourly Pay Range: $28.00 - $29.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications.

On-Call Incentive: Eligible for $100.00 per week when on-call.

Tool Allowance: $200.00 tool reimbursement after 30 days of hire, plus annual $200.00 reimbursement thereafter.

Cell Phone Reimbursement: $60.00 per month for the business use of your smartphone.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays.
• Retirement & Insurance: 401(k) with company matching, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Additional Benefits and Financial Perks:
  Supplemental compensation, referral bonuses, professional development programs, and career advancement support.

• Complete work orders of various types including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, HVAC, drywall, painting, appliances, general and routine resident work order requests, and apartment turnovers.
• Manage preventative maintenance and general repairs of the buildings' exterior and interior systems.
• Perform emergency on-call service requests as needed and per policy.
• Assist in snow/ice removal (where applicable) and documentation thereof.
• Understand and follow all safety protocols including MSDS for chemical use.
• Conduct routine inspections including daily walk-throughs, move-ins/move-outs, and other building inspections with or without internal and external agents involved.
• Possess the required basic tools and necessities to complete tasks.
• Effectively communicate updates and/or concerns regarding the property to the applicable property management and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain maintenance shop and supply inventory in an organized and cost-effective manner.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites in the portfolio as directed on occasion to provide maintenance support.
• Timely completes additional tasks as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• 1-3 years of maintenance experience, with multi-family housing experience preferred.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must own basic maintenance tools (e.g., screwdriver, hammer, tape measure, wrench).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and valid insurance.
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed.
• Commitment to career growth through Velair-supported learning and development, including occasional travel to off-site trainings with infrequent overnight stays.

• Ability to lift/move 20-70 pounds frequently.
• Frequent climbing of stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Frequent kneeling, bending, and use of lower extremities.
• Work is both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role, impairment by drugs, alcohol, or cannabis could threaten health and safety. Velair reserves the right to conduct random drug testing.

At Velair Property Management, our mission is to “delighting residents and communities through exceptional homes and services”. Our success is measured not only financially but also by the longevity of our employees, the communities we serve, and the satisfaction of our residents.

The Velair Way defines how we serve, grow, and succeed together. It’s a philosophy rooted in both our people and our processes, reflecting our company’s character in everything we do.

We believe in educating, encouraging, and empowering our team members. We support work-life balance, mentorship programs, ongoing training, and career growth opportunities. If you’re hard-working, reliable, and passionate about maintenance, we’d love to have you join our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Velair Property Management is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply today and take your property maintenance career to new heights with Velair.

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Note: Velair Property Management is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.