Commercial Maintenance Technician

Bradley Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial real estate seeks a Maintenance Technician to oversee all phases of general repair and maintenance of properties. The ideal candidate will ensure properties are well-maintained and exemplify the company's values while working under minimal supervision. This role requires strong communication skills, team collaboration, and experience in facilities management, providing an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in facilities management.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and automotive insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repair maintenance and ensure property upkeep.
• Manage deferred maintenance and communicate status updates.
• Demonstrate skills in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and painting.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Solution-based thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bradley Company is a team of experienced and talented commercial real estate professionals. We serve the brokerage, property management, and facility maintenance needs of commercial and multi-family clients. With a company history that began in 1978, we have more than 300 professionals serving Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

Bradley Company actively invests in our professionals and their growth. We are guided by our core values: entrepreneurial, collaborative, integrity, and champion. Our purpose is to build partnerships, improve communities and change lives.

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible under the general supervision of the Managing Director for all phases of general repair maintenance, physical condition of the property and the preventative maintenance programs of the property; to ensure that the property is maintained in good physical condition with a stabilized fiscal operation. The Technician will be able to work flexibly to provide service to the property owner and tenant (s) of the property. Additionally, the Technician is expected to exemplify and promote Bradley Company values and all relationships within the Property Management Team as well as with property owners, tenants and trade contractors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the maintenance department and company
• Ensure clean, marketable curb appeal by painting, cleaning, removal of trash and debris on the grounds and other tasks related to the curb appeal of the property as needed and assigned
• Grounds work as required, which may include mowing, weeding, snow removal and other lawn care and landscaping duties as may be assigned
• Clean up thoroughly after work is complete
• Follow all company emergency policies
• Read prints and interpret instructions
• Work within the established work schedule and at other times as needed
• Ability to work on his or her own with only nominal supervision
• Knowledge and observance of safety precautions and policy/procedures
• Participate in performance improvement and information management activities
• Demonstrate knowledge and be able to identify needs to promote a safe environment needed to protect the property and its tenants
• Demonstrate skills, knowledge, and abilities in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, interior finishes, plumbing, pest control, painting, and other general facilities management trades
• Manage list of deferred maintenance as assigned (i.e. capital improvements, common area maintenance) and communicating status updates
• Submit weekly time sheets to Managing Director using Bradley Company’s utilized software
• Log and track all work orders to ensure successful completion, and tracking, of all building/tenant work orders
• Assist in monitoring building maintenance contracts, ensuring contractor completion of agreement upon scope of work
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Be a team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, implements solution-based thinking and relate well with other employees
• Good communication skills demonstrating proficiency in both speech and writing
• Run job tasks in an organized, detailed and reviewable manner
• Able to multi-task, prioritizing in-coming work and meeting deadlines

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in facilities management
• Valid U.S. driver's license and automotive insurance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to work in inclement weather

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Please note, this list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Bradley Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.