Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in ensuring that a portfolio of residential properties remains safe, comfortable, and in excellent condition. This position focuses on apartment maintenance, timely completion of work orders, and support for lease-up activities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will use your technical skills in HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry to perform repairs, unit turns, and grounds upkeep while providing respectful, professional service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day apartment maintenance tasks, including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general repairs across multiple residential properties.

• Complete resident work orders promptly and professionally, announcing yourself and respecting that you are working in someone’s home.

• Handle unit turns when residents move out, including inspecting units, performing necessary repairs, and preparing apartments for new tenants.

• Maintain grounds and common areas, including trash removal, pet waste cleanup, and general exterior upkeep to ensure a clean and welcoming environment.

• Collaborate closely with a small on-site team that typically includes leasing professionals, maintenance technicians, and a porter to support lease-up and ongoing operations.

• Support fast-paced lease-up activities by helping prepare and maintain a brand-new, high-occupancy facility so new tenants can be onboarded quickly.

• Use property management systems (PMS) and technology tools to receive, track, and complete maintenance requests efficiently.

• Participate in rotating on-call coverage to respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed.

• Work in a variety of property types, including newer buildings and older facilities with legacy systems such as older plumbing and boiler/chiller equipment.

• Follow safety procedures and best practices when using tools, equipment, and building systems to protect yourself, residents, and property assets.

• Communicate clearly with residents, leasing staff, and supervisors to provide updates on maintenance work and coordinate access to units.

• Support special property projects, such as new campus housing developments that may include student-focused spaces and access control systems.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in facilities and property maintenance, with a focus on residential or apartment communities.

• Practical skills in HVAC systems, including basic troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.

• Strong plumbing skills, including diagnosing issues and performing repairs in both newer and older building systems.

• Carpentry skills for interior repairs, unit turns, and general maintenance tasks.

• Ability to manage work orders from start to finish using property management systems (PMS) and related technology.

• Experience working inside and outside, performing maintenance tasks in various weather and building conditions.

• Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, lease-up environment where quick unit preparation and tenant onboarding are critical.

• Strong attention to detail and respect for residents’ homes when entering units and performing work.

• Ability to participate in rotating on-call schedules and respond to maintenance emergencies outside standard business hours.

• Comfort working with boiler and chiller systems and older plumbing infrastructure in legacy properties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in apartment maintenance or property management environments.

• Experience with property management systems (PMS) and technology management for tracking maintenance tasks.

• Leadership abilities to contribute positively to a small, collaborative team and support a lead-by-example management style.

• Familiarity with campus or student housing environments, including access control and badging systems.

• Ownership of a personal set of hand tools suitable for daily maintenance tasks, with larger tools typically provided on-site.

• Understanding of best practices for grounds maintenance, trash handling, and cleanliness standards in residential communities.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization that offers strong perks and benefits, backed by a stable corporate structure. The culture emphasizes leading by example, intensive training, and close collaboration within small, supportive teams. You work in modern, attractive properties and high-profile accounts, gaining exposure to a variety of building types and systems. This environment encourages professional development, values reliability and craftsmanship, and provides opportunities to grow your skills in both traditional and technology-driven property maintenance.

Work Environment

The role involves working both inside and outside across a variety of residential properties, from brand-new lease-up communities to older buildings with legacy plumbing and boiler/chiller systems. You operate in a fast-paced setting where units must be prepared quickly for new residents, often within small teams that include leasing staff, maintenance technicians, and a porter. You use a mix of hand tools you provide yourself and larger equipment supplied by the property, along with property management systems and other technology to manage work orders. The environment includes standard weekday hours with the expectation of rotating on-call coverage and occasional weekend support, particularly during busy periods or special projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.