Maintenance Technician Intern

About Mills Properties

Mills Properties is an award-winning property management company with 34 communities located throughout St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia, MO - and growing. Our success is rooted in the hard work and unfaltering dedication of our team members. Driven by our mission of providing the setting for living life's best moments, we desire to see our team members excel and leave work every day with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Mills Properties Core Values:

• Act Like an Owner

• Find a Better Way

• Go the Extra Mile

• Pay it Forward

• Achieve Together

We invest heavily in our team members with our Total Rewards Package. We are proud to share Mills Properties has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Top Employee Benefits Award Winner. This includes both Missouri and National recognition in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement and other supplemental benefits.

Our Total Rewards Package Includes:

• Base Pay - Your regular salary or hourly wage, paid on our standard payroll schedule

• Incentive Pay - KPI/Performance-based bonuses, maintenance emergency call back pay and multi-site support incentive pay - all for eligible team members only

• Benefits - Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for full time team members, Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Contributions - 401(k) employer sponsored plan and contributions

• Health Savings Account HSA - Employer contributions

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Vacation, sick time, and personal days (Accrue 18 days first year). Active military team members are also provided up to five (5) paid workdays per calendar year for military training, drill, or related short-term service obligations
• Paid Holidays - Thirteen paid holidays per year

• Professional Development - Training, certifications, or career development investments tailored to specific roles and development plans

• Discounts - 20% housing discount (*select communities)

• Pet Insurance - Discounted options

• Team Member Assistance Fund - For team member qualifying events when criteria is met

• Vacation Travel Incentive Program - travel/vacation voucher for team members when key tenure milestones are reached

• Stipends - Vehicle and mobile device stipends and mileage reimbursement for eligible team members

• Other Perks and Allowances - Work clothing allowances, referral bonuses and team events, anniversary gifts

For eligible team members

About the role

The Maintenance Technician Intern will gain hands-on experience in multifamily property maintenance by assisting with property appearance, safety, make-ready processes, preventative maintenance, and repair projects while learning industry best practices.

Reporting to the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.


Key Responsibilities
• Assist in overseeing daily maintenance operations under the direction of the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor
• Support the timely completion of service requests and resident maintenance needs
• Assist with scheduling, tracking, and monitoring work orders and make-ready progress
• Participate in preventative maintenance programs for buildings, units, and equipment
• Assist with unit inspections and make ready maintenance
• Communicate regularly with maintenance staff and office personnel regarding property needs and work status
• Identify and report safety concerns, hazardous conditions, and maintenance issues
• Monitor pool operations and help maintain health department compliance standards
• Support curb appeal through property inspections and grounds upkeep
• Assist with inventory management, supply organization, and maintenance shop cleanliness
• Maintain positive resident relationships through professional and timely service
• Assist with snow removal and other property emergency response efforts
• Support team development and operational improvement initiatives
• Embrace Mills values applying to all areas of responsibility and abide by Mills policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required; currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in related trades preferred
• Previous maintenance, facilities, construction, or customer service experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance as required by property
• EPA certification Type I and II, or Universal preferred; willingness to obtain certification if required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Demonstrated interest in maintenance operations, leadership development, and property management
• Ability to maintain composure while addressing challenges and assisting with problem resolution
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed
• Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively within a team environment
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and willingness to learn property management and maintenance software systems

Mills Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.