How much does a apartment maintenance man make?

Answer 1

Nationwide I am uncertain, but in the state of Minnesota it can range anywhere from $10.00 to $30.00 per hour plus benefits. It really will depend on a few things, number one, "The Size" of the building. Number two, & even more importantly "The Class" of the building. Number three, what do they consider a "maintenance man"? Number four, how much do you know about the job. Typically the bigger the structure, the more powerful the equipment operating it will be & the mechanical workings of the building will be more complex. As in any industry the more you need to know, & do know, of course the more money you will make. HOWEVER, if the building is quite large but it houses low come families in a bad part of town......don't expect to much. Most times the land lord will not be interested in financing the maintenance it takes for it to be considered a "nice" place to live. Most will wait until it is absolutely necessary on any given repair & you can forget about any esthetic issues, updates or improvements. In turn they aren't looking for someone with talent & that is willing & capable in all aspects of building maintenance.......because you cost more money. Now at the other end of the spectrum, just about any place considering &/or marketing it's self as an "Class A" building is going to pay......but they are going to expect, as well as demand the best. The bigger these structures, the more you will make.What is the management company classifying as a "Maintenance Man." Do they mean someone that just picks up trash, cleans, shovels, etc. Or do they have a janitor & they need someone to do the more complex repairs, electrical/lighting issues, repair/maintain HVAC, hot water, building heating boilers, swimming pools, locks/building automation, contact, schedule & over see outside vendors/contractors, etc. Or they may want someone willing & able to do both.......which to most of us is worth money no matter what the situation.