Apartment Maintenance Technician — On-Call & Grounds

Independent Management Services; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

Independent Management Services in Elyria, OH is seeking a full-time maintenance technician to perform resident service requests, reconditioning of vacant units, and grounds upkeep, including snow removal as needed.

You will work under the Site Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, bring basic maintenance skills, own tools, a customer-focused mindset, and participate in ongoing training to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained community for residents.

Qualifications

• Must be customer service oriented.
• Working knowledge of basic maintenance concepts (plumbing, repair, etc.).
• Must have own tools to perform job task.
• Basic knowledge of commercial/small grounds equipment and supplies.
• Ability to prioritize work orders and projects based on need.
• Possess a high degree of troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident service requests and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Timely reconditioning of vacant units, including painting, basic repairs, and cleaning.
• Ensure property grounds are well-groomed and free of litter and unsightly garbage or clutter.
• Ensure property grounds are free of weeds and overgrown vegetation.
• Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call duties in rotation with other Maintenance personnel.
• Respond to all resident requests to ensure 24-hour emergency service.
• Monitor inventory and maintenance supplies, as necessary.
• Snow removal includes salting main roads, walkways, and parking areas throughout the community. (Where Applicable)
• Create and maintain a well-groomed community appearance.
• Reports directly to the Site Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Participate in ongoing maintenance education and training.

Skills

Customer service

Maintenance basics

Own tools

Grounds equipment knowledge

Prioritization

Troubleshooting

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

Independent Management Services in Elyria, OH is seeking a full-time maintenance technician to perform resident service requests, reconditioning of vacant units, and grounds upkeep, including snow removal as needed.

You will work under the Site Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, bring basic maintenance skills, own tools, a customer-focused mindset, and participate in ongoing training to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained community for residents.