Apartment Maintenance / Grounds

Independent Management Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee only)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Independent Management Services is seeking a vigilant maintenance assistant for our Detroit community. The role covers site inspections, upkeep of common areas, and assisting with unit reconditioning, ensuring a clean, safe, and well-maintained property environment.

You will participate in maintenance education, handle light repairs, and support the maintenance team year-round, including snow removal and grounds care. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize projects based on need.
• Outstanding communication skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of commercial/small grounds equipment.
• Ability to tolerate indoor/outdoor work year-round.
• Adherence to Federal Fair Housing Laws.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing maintenance education and training.
• Daily inspections of the common areas, community, and property grounds.
• Ensure the property is well-groomed and free of litter and unsightly garbage or clutter.
• Assist in reconditioning of vacant units including cleaning and removal of debris.
• Snow removal including salting of main roads, walkways, and parking areas throughout the community.
• Light maintenance tasks and/or assist maintenance staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to prioritize

Tools

Groundskeeping equipment

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: FREEDOM PLACE - Detroit, MI 48201Position Type: Full TimeIndependent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm, specializing in the revitalization of under-managed multifamily housing developments. Since our founding in 1989, we have expanded our nationwide presence to include over 100 sustainable communities in 11 states focusing exclusively in the affordable and workforce housing sectors. However, our total breath of experience also includes market rate and commercial property management.

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefit package. We intend to build a team of individuals, who are self-motivated, willing to learn and grow with our firm. We progressively uphold a professional management team to serve our clients, enhancing our management skills and capabilities. Your progress, training, experience, motivation, attitude, and goals may create many possibilities for career opportunities with our company. If you have superior attention to detail with outstanding communications skills and enjoy a challenging fast pace environment,

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing maintenance education and training.
• Daily inspections of the common areas, community, and property grounds.
• Ensure the property is well-groomed and free of litter and unsightly garbage or clutter.
• Assist in reconditioning of vacant units including cleaning and removal of debris.
• Snow removal including salting of main roads, walkways, and parking areas throughout the community.
• Light maintenance tasks and/or assist maintenance staff to the extent necessary.
• Reports directly to the Site Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Ability to prioritize projects based on need.
• Demonstrated track record regarding work attendance and reporting to work timely.
• Basic knowledge of commercial/small grounds equipment and supplies.
• Attention to detail with working knowledge of residential cleaning supplies and practices.
• Must be able to tolerate in/outdoor work year-round.
• Adherence to Federal Fair Housing Laws.

Qualifications

We offer a competitive salary plus benefits including:

• Employer paid health and dental insurance (100% employee only) with affordable dependent and family coverage.
• Voluntary insurance options: Vision, Life, Accident Injury, Long-Term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• 401(k) with above-average employer matching contribution.
• Generous paid time off package.
• Training and employee development program.
• Among many other employee benefits.