Job Description

Job Location: Fire House Flats - Duluth, MN 55805Education
Level: High School
Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Skilled Labor - TradesOpportunity:
Join our team as a Property Maintenance Technician and build a career where every day brings a new challenge—and a chance to make a visible impact. In this hands-on role, you’ll take ownership of residential work orders across our properties and grow your skills across a wide range of trades, including routine maintenance, HVAC, painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and more.
What you’ll do:
- Knock out assigned service requests and keep our homes running smoothly—performing repairs and upkeep across HVAC/heating, plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, flooring, and other general maintenance, and recommending repair vs. replacement as needed.
- Deliver work that’s professional, high-quality, and clean—leaving each space better than you found it.
- Support construction and repair projects by keeping work on track—focused on quality, safety, and timely completion.
- Share ideas for property upgrades and preventative improvements that can be considered in future budgets.
- Collaborate with the team by participating in site meetings as needed.
- Help maintain an inviting community by keeping buildings and grounds looking their best—handling debris/weed removal and flagging maintenance needs before they become bigger issues.
- Keep growing—participate in ongoing training to strengthen your skills and maintain required knowledge.
- Work safely every day by consistently using required safety equipment.
- Take on special projects and pitch in where needed to support the team and our residents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring:
- Your own hand tools, plus a valid driver’s license, vehicle, and vehicle insurance.
- Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
- Availability for an on-call rotation covering evenings and weekends.
- A self-starter mindset—able to work independently, prioritize effectively, follow defined procedures, and get tasks across the finish line.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
- Willingness to travel to multiple sites and/or locations as required.
Education & experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. One to two years of related experience and/or training preferred (or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education).
- Experience required in the following areas: HVAC, EPA Universal, Boilers License and/or Pool Certification.

Work environment & physical demands:
- This role includes outdoor work and exposure to cold, rain, wind, and other weather conditions customary to the location.
- Safety comes first: you’ll be expected to work safely at all times and help ensure others do the same—working safely is a condition of employment.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must be able to lift 20 to 50 pounds on a regular basis; occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Must be able to walk, bend, stretch, stoop, lift, and reach frequently.
Total compensation:
Your total compensation package includes your base salary, training and development programs, clear career growth opportunities, and community volunteer opportunities.
Full-time employees are eligible for PTO, 12 paid holidays, 401(k) with a company match, medical, health savings accounts, dental, vision, life & disability, critical illness & accident insurance.
All job offers are contingent on a successful background check. MetroPlains Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.