Maintenance Tech

Independent Management Services; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Long-Term Disability

Identity Theft protection

401(k) with generous match

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Independent Management Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Kalamazoo area to perform routine and preventive maintenance at Westland Meadows. The role requires proactive problem-solving, reliability, and a customer-service mindset.

You will handle painting, minor repairs, grounds care, and after-hours on-call duties, reporting to the Site Manager or Maintenance Supervisor. A competitive benefits package accompanies this full-time position.

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

Troubleshooting

Prioritization

Tools

Own tools

Maintenance equipment basics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WESTLAND MEADOWS - Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Independent 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.

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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

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