MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Princeton Management; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

401(k) and 401(k) Roth

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Princeton Management is seeking a maintenance professional to manage day-to-day property upkeep across our Detroit-area communities. You will repair and maintain building systems, coordinate with residents and vendors, and prepare vacant units for leasing.

A strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and proactive problem-solving is essential. The role requires the ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and participate in after-hours emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Adept troubleshooting abilities.
• Sound decision-making skills.
• Initiative to undertake responsibilities and tackle challenges.

Responsibilities

• Professionally communicate with coworkers, vendors, and residents.
• Identify and report to management issues involving the employees, property or residents.
• Timely complete service requests in occupied apartments.
• Maintain common hallways and community room areas.
• Turn vacant apartments to make them ready for leasing.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machines, tools and equipment.
• Perform after-hours on-call services for maintenance emergencies.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and climb ladders as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Time management

Leadership by example

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

Responsibilities:

• Professionally communicate with coworkers, vendors, and residents
• Must possess positive attitude and desire to lead by example
• Be able to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Must be organized and able to prioritize
• Identify and report to management issues involving the employees, property or residents
• Timely complete service requests in occupied apartments
• Maintain common hallways and community room areas
• Turn vacant apartments to make them ready for leasing
• Remove trash and debris from vacant units, assist bailiff with evictions
• Repair or replace window glass and screens
• Paint and/or touch up paint as needed
• Carpentry tasks including: Repairing/replacing drywall, doors, trim molding, cabinets, countertops, tile work, etc.
• Basic electrical work including: Replacing light switches, receptacles, GFCIs; Installing light fixtures and ceiling fans; Locating shorts and open circuits
• Basic appliance repairs including replacing: stove burners, switches, and oven elements; refrigerator thermostats, defrost timers, and fan motors; dishwasher switches and pumps; washer and dryer repair, etc.
• Basic plumbing work including: Repairing/replacing faucets, tubs, commodes, water heaters, showers, sinks, garbage disposals; unclogging drains; Repairing leaks of all kinds, etc.
• HVAC repairs including troubleshooting and replacement of components, etc. Should have or be able to achieve EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification preferred
• Maintain operable exterior and common area lighting including replacing bulbs, timers, photocells, starters, ballasts, fixtures, and locating shorts, etc.
• Remove ice and snow from walkways, porches, and drives as deemed necessary for safety
• Perform general grounds duties, including picking up trash, planting flowers, pulling weeds, laying dirt and mulch, growing grass, moving hoses, fixing fences, sweeping walkways, etc.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines, tools and equipment continue to run properly.
• Complete work required by municipalities and building inspectors
• Perform after-hours on-call services for designated maintenance emergencies and customer convenience issues
• Work overtime when needed
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. and climbing ladders to various heights is required
• May be asked to assist Supervisor/Manager/ Area Director with other tasks and duties relative to community operations

Benefits:

• Competitive wages within the industry.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term disability
• AFLAC
• 401(k) and 401(k) Roth
• Allyhealth Tele-MedicineFlexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and PTO Time
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Positive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Princeton Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail, the capacity to collaborate effectively within a team and independently, excellent communication skills, adept troubleshooting abilities, sound decision-making skills, and the initiative to undertake responsibilities and tackle challenges.