MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Kaftan Communities; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Kaftan Communities is a family-owned and locally operated property management company celebrating over 60 years of serving Michigan residents. With 22 apartment communities across Southeast Michigan, we take pride in creating homes where people love to live.

In this maintenance role, you’ll handle day-to-day repairs, prepare units for new residents, and help keep the community clean and welcoming. You’ll work with a team to ensure safety and high standards in all tasks.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hands-on maintenance experience in residential, commercial, or related fields.
• Skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and appliance repair.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (certifications like HVAC/EPA are a plus).
• A valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the property’s physical health and safety.
• Handle day-to-day repairs and prepare units for new residents.
• Keep current residents satisfied by completing work orders promptly.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, and more.
• Keep grounds clean, safe, and inviting including snow removal and landscaping.
• Participate in on-call rotation to respond to emergency maintenance needs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Carpentry

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

HVAC tools

Job description

• Are you someone who takes pride in solving problems and fixing things right the first time?
• Do you find satisfaction in keeping things running smoothly and making sure others are comfortable?
• Are you a team player who values reliability and shows up ready to make a difference?
• Do you enjoy working with your hands and thinking on your feet?
• Do you feel good knowing your work directly impacts the quality of people’s daily lives?
• Enjoy a variety of work and tasks?
• Are you ready to find your next career?
• If this sounds like you, this opportunity might be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for maintaining the property’s physical health and safety. You’ll handle day-to-day repairs, prepare units for new residents, and support a clean, well-kept, and welcoming community. You’ll keep current residents satisfied with the completion of work orders.

You’ll take ownership of

• Troubleshooting and repairing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, and more.
• Preparing vacant units for new move-ins to meet our high standards.
• Keeping the grounds clean, safe, and inviting — including snow removal and landscaping.
• Handling service requests efficiently and professionally.
• Participating in the on-call rotation to respond to emergency maintenance needs.
• Supporting the property team in creating a great living experience for residents.

Who We Are

Kaftan Communities is a family-owned and locally operated property management company celebrating over 60 years of serving Michigan residents. With 22 apartment communities across Southeast Michigan, we take pride in creating homes where people love to live.

What You Bring

• At least 1 year of hands-on maintenance experience in residential, commercial, or related fields.
• Skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and appliance repair.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (certifications like HVAC/EPA are a plus).
• A valid driver’s license and insurance.
• A strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks indoors and outdoors.