Facilities Maintenance Technician - Homes & Grounds

Desimone-Enterprises; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Desimone-Enterprises is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. This full-time role (40 hours/week) involves maintenance of rental homes and common areas, landscaping, and handling general work orders.

You will perform basic fixes on equipment and facilities, ensuring all spaces are tidy and functional. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, with manual dexterity, physical stamina, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and electrical tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina and dexterity.
• Experience trimming trees.
• Knowledge of driving a plow and salt truck.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor fixes to water meters including valve and gauge replacement.
• Carry out maintenance in residential common areas and landscaping.
• Install mechanical, appliances, and equipment.
• Maintain common area landscaping: mowing, trees, spraying, edging.
• Replace light fixtures, receptacles, and plumbing components.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g., ventilation).
• Check safety systems such as fire alarms.
• Report issues to maintenance lead.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Tree trimming

Plow driving

Job description

Desimone-Enterprises is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. This full-time role (40 hours/week) involves maintenance of rental homes and common areas, landscaping, and handling general work orders.

You will perform basic fixes on equipment and facilities, ensuring all spaces are tidy and functional. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, with manual dexterity, physical stamina, and strong communication.