About this role
Job Title: Maintenance EngineerJob DescriptionThis role provides hands-on maintenance support for a fast-paced, brand-new residential community in a lease-up phase. You will perform a wide range of apartment maintenance tasks, ensure timely completion of work orders, and contribute to a high-quality living experience for residents. The position follows a MondayFriday schedule, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with participation in a rotating on-call schedule.
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day apartment maintenance tasks, including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general repairs to ensure safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes for residents.
- Respond promptly to maintenance work orders, diagnose issues, and complete repairs efficiently while respecting that you are working inside someones home and announcing yourself appropriately before entry.
- Support unit turns by preparing apartments between residents, including inspecting, repairing, and restoring units to move-in ready condition when residents move out.
- Maintain the property grounds, including tasks such as trash removal and pet waste cleanup, to keep common areas clean, safe, and visually appealing.
- Use and maintain your own basic hand tools while leveraging larger tools and equipment provided on-site by the property.
- Collaborate closely with a small on-site team that typically includes leasing professionals, other maintenance technicians, and a porter to support a smooth lease-up and ongoing property operations.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to handle after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed.
- Follow property management and maintenance procedures, including accurate documentation of work orders and adherence to safety and building standards.
- Adapt to a fast-paced, high-growth environment where new residents are being onboarded quickly and training is intensive and structured.
- Demonstrate professionalism and strong customer service when interacting with residents, team members, and other stakeholders.
Essential Skills
- Hands-on experience in facilities and property maintenance, with a focus on apartment or residential communities.
- Practical skills in HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry sufficient to diagnose and complete routine and moderate maintenance and repair tasks.
- Ability to manage and complete maintenance work orders in a timely, organized, and professional manner.
- Experience working in property management or apartment maintenance environments, including familiarity with lease-up conditions and fast-paced operations.
- Capability to work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative maintenance and property management team.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact respectfully with residents and announce entry into occupied units.
- Basic proficiency with technology and comfort using property management systems (PMS) or similar tools to track work orders and maintenance activities.
- Ability to work a MondayFriday schedule (typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours needs.
- Reliability in bringing and using a personal set of hand tools suitable for routine maintenance tasks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in apartment maintenance, property management, or facilities management, including exposure to lease-up properties.
- Experience with leadership or taking initiative in a maintenance or property operations setting.
- Familiarity with property management systems (PMS) or other technology platforms used for maintenance and work order tracking.
- Comfort working with boiler and chiller systems is beneficial, especially for larger or more complex properties.
- Exposure to older buildings and systems, including aging plumbing, is helpful for properties with legacy infrastructure.
- Interest in long-term growth within a company that manages multiple properties and continues to expand its portfolio.
Why Work Here? You will join a growing organization that invests in new, modern facilities and continues to expand its business ventures, creating room for professional growth and advancement. The work environment emphasizes strong, example-based leadership and intensive, structured training to help you succeed. You will be part of a supportive, tight-knit team where collaboration is valued and your contributions directly impact residents experiences. As the organization continues to develop new properties and accounts, you will have opportunities to build your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career in property and facilities maintenance.
Work EnvironmentYou will work in a mix of indoor and outdoor settings across modern residential communities, including brand-new, beautiful facilities in active lease-up phases. Properties vary in size and character, from large multi-hundred-unit communities to smaller, more intimate buildings, and may include both newer constructions and older properties with legacy plumbing and mechanical systems. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with participation in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours maintenance needs. You will use your own set of hand tools for daily tasks, while the property supplies larger tools and equipment.
The role is active and hands-on, involving regular movement between units, common areas, and building exteriors in different weather conditions. You will work closely with a small on-site team that may include leasing professionals, other maintenance technicians, and a porter, in an environment that is fast-paced, resident-focused, and oriented toward delivering a high-quality living experience.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.
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
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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