Maintenance & Leasing Specialist

Cardinal Group Management&Advisory LLC; Allendale Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Group Management&Advisory LLC in Allendale Charter Township, MI, seeks a Maintenance & Leasing Specialist for a hybrid role that combines 60% hands-on maintenance with 40% leasing tasks. The position supports resident tours, applications, and leasing administration while ensuring property upkeep and safety.

The role requires basic maintenance skills, strong customer service, and the ability to work with property management software such as Yardi, AppFolio, or RealPage.

Qualifications

• Technical: Basic working knowledge of hand tools, minor repairs, and safety protocols.
• Interpersonal: Strong communication, active listening, and customer service skills.
• Organization: Manage time effectively between physical labor and administrative duties.
• Software: Comfortable with MS Office/Google Workspace; willing to learn property management software (Yardi, AppFolio, RealPage).
• Requirements: HS diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license preferred; lift up to 50 lbs; long periods on feet.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Execute daily work orders including minor plumbing, electrical, appliance repairs, drywall patching, and painting.
• Maintenance: Prep vacant units for move-ins (turnovers).
• Maintenance: Walk the property daily to keep grounds and common areas clean.
• Maintenance: Seasonal HVAC filter checks, smoke detectors, exterior lighting.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance tools and supplies.

Skills

Hand tools (basic)

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Yardi

AppFolio

RealPage

Job description

Description

Job Title: Maintenance & Leasing Specialist (Hybrid Role)

Position Status: Dual-Role (60% Maintenance / 40% Leasing)

Reports To: Community Manager

Position Summary

This hybrid role balances hands-on facility maintenance with customer-facing leasing operations. The dual-role team member split ensures property upkeep, quick response to resident repairs, and dynamic support for prospective tenant tours and leasing administration.

Work Split Overview

Maintenance Team Member (60% / ~24 hours/week): Focuses on unit turns, preventative maintenance, physical property inspections, and general repair work orders.

Leasing Intern (40% / ~16 hours/week): Focuses on prospective resident communications, conducting property tours, processing applications, and assisting with community marketing and administrative tasks.

Maintenance Responsibilities (60%)

Execute daily work orders including minor plumbing, basic electrical, appliance repairs, dry-wall patching, and painting.

Assist in prepping vacant units for new move-ins (unit turnover process).

Walk the property daily to ensure grounds, walkways, and common areas are clean and free of debris.

Perform seasonal preventative maintenance checks on HVAC filters, smoke detectors, and exterior lighting.

Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance tools and repair supplies.

Leasing & Administrative Responsibilities (40%)

Greet prospective residents, respond to phone/email inquiries, and schedule property tours.

Lead engaging tours of vacant units, amenities, and community grounds with prospective tenants.

Assist applicants through the online application, screening, and lease execution process.

Support community outreach, social media creation, and local marketing initiatives.

Help organize resident retention events and maintain updated prospective resident logs in the property management system.

Qualifications & Skills

Technical: Basic working knowledge of hand tools, minor home/facility repairs, and safety protocols.

Interpersonal: Strong communication, active listening, and customer service skills.

Organization: Ability to manage time effectively while shifting between physical labor and administrative duties.

Software: Comfortable using basic Microsoft Office / Google Workspace apps; willingness to learn property management software (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, RealPage).

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license preferred. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods.

To prevent task overlap, hours are typically split by designated days (e.g., 3 full days in Maintenance, 2 full days in Leasing) or dedicated block shifts, subject to seasonal leasing demand and urgent property needs.

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