Maintainence Worker
Milwaukee, WI  / Racine, WI 
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Posted 27 days ago
Job Description

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Worker

Help Create Safe, Supportive Homes for Veterans

At CVI, we believe housing is more than just a building—it’s the foundation for healing, stability, and growth. We’re looking for a hands-on, dependable Maintenance Worker who takes pride in their craft and wants their work to truly make a difference.

In this role, you’ll help ensure our properties remain safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes for the Veterans we serve. Working closely with our Maintenance Lead, you’ll tackle repairs, preventative maintenance, and improvement projects—solving problems before they grow and helping our communities thrive.

If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and meaningful work, this could be the perfect fit.


What You’ll Do

?? Property Maintenance & Compliance

  • Keep apartments and common areas in excellent condition, completing most unit turnovers within two weeks

  • Ensure all properties meet fire, building, HUD, and Housing Authority standards

  • Inspect buildings, systems, and equipment to identify and resolve issues early

  • Follow preventative maintenance schedules to protect our properties long-term

?? Projects & Work Orders

  • Complete maintenance projects and checklists on schedule

  • Use maintenance software to track, prioritize, and update work orders

  • Plan and schedule repairs based on urgency and resident needs

?? Communication & Teamwork

  • Provide weekly updates to the Maintenance Lead and Director of Permanent Supportive Housing

  • Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with team members

  • Be available for emergency contact and share on-call responsibilities

?? Tools, Equipment & Materials

  • Maintain tools and equipment in clean, safe, and working condition


What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Some related maintenance or facilities experience

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting, and landscaping tasks

  • Comfortable using tablets, smartphones, laptops, and electronic work order systems

  • A proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a team-oriented attitude


How Success Is Measured

  • 90% on-time task completion rate

  • 100% attendance policy compliance

  • Zero safety violations or incidents

  • Participation in at least 95% of preventative maintenance tasks

  • Proficiency in Buildium

  • 100% compliance with tool care and maintenance standards


Why Join CVI?

  • Your work directly supports Veterans rebuilding their lives

  • A collaborative, mission-driven team environment

  • Varied, hands-on work where no two days are the same

  • The opportunity to take pride in creating homes—not just fixing buildings


We are an EEOC/AA/ADA employer.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
02/16/2026
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
1st Shift
Salary and Benefits
$23-$25 per hour
Medical, dental, life, vision, supplemental life, supplemental health, 401k) with match, vacation, sick, and personal time,. EAP.
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
3+ years
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