Maintenance tech (Painter): Full Time

BrioHR Pte Ltd; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth & Development

Wellness Program & Reimbursements

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Daily Pay

Team Member Referral Bonus Program

Generous PTO and holidays

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician with a strong painting background to maintain a safe and welcoming senior living environment. The role covers apartment refresh work, repairs, and preventive maintenance across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and more.

You will patch walls, complete interior painting, and ensure move-in ready units, while also supporting residents and staff with timely maintenance responses.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a senior living or residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Proficiency with maintenance tools and equipment.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Complete apartment refresh work, including patching and repairing walls and ceilings and completing interior painting.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, mechanical systems, and general building upkeep.
• Respond to maintenance requests and troubleshoot repair needs reported by residents and team members.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and regular inspections of equipment, systems, and community buildings.
• Ensure appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems are functioning properly during apartment turnover and refresh work.
• Follow established maintenance schedules, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and replacement materials needed for maintenance work.
• Provide professional, courteous service to residents, families, and team members while communicating maintenance needs and updates.
• Document completed maintenance, repairs, and inspections and report major concerns to the supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC knowledge

General maintenance

Driver's license

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or vocational training (preferred)

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance tech (Painter): Full Time

Department: Environmental Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chelsea, MI

Reporting To: Joshua Kephart

Compensation: $19.89 - $23.61 / hour

Description

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours/week | 7:30 am- 4 pm | Weekend rotation - one every 6 weeks
Shift Premiums: 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm $1.00 | 10:31 pm - 7:00 am $0.75 | Weekend (Fri 10:31 pm - Sun 11:00 pm) $1.00
Department: EVS Department | Chelsea Retirement Community | Chelsea, MI

What You'll Do: As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll help keep our senior living community safe, comfortable, and well-maintained for residents, families, and team members. This hands-on role includes routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, apartment refreshes, and preventive upkeep throughout the community. We are especially looking for someone with a strong painting background and solid wall-repair skills, as apartment refresh work is an important part of this position. You’ll patch and repair walls and ceilings, complete interior painting, and help ensure apartments are move-in ready. You’ll also assist with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance. This is a great fit for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, skilled with their hands, and takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete apartment refresh work, including patching and repairing walls and ceilings and completing interior painting.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, mechanical systems, and general building upkeep.
• Respond to maintenance requests and troubleshoot repair needs reported by residents and team members.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and regular inspections of equipment, systems, and community buildings.
• Ensure appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems are functioning properly during apartment turnover and refresh work.
• Follow established maintenance schedules, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and replacement materials needed for maintenance work.
• Provide professional, courteous service to residents, families, and team members while communicating maintenance needs and updates.
• Document completed maintenance, repairs, and inspections and report major concerns to the supervisor.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a senior living or residential community setting.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and equipment (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• Proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment.
• Position requires a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or vocational training in maintenance or a related field.

Benefits

• Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay – Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Includes Sick & Personal Time – 7 Paid Holidays and team members birthday.
• Attendance & Longevity Bonuses – Be rewarded for your dedication, along with annual increases.
• Uniform Allowance – Look and feel your best on the job.