MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Princeton Management; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 31,200 - 45,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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-Medicine

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays and PTO Time

Training and professional development.

Positive and inclusive workEnvironment

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Princeton Management in Howell, MI is seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician to support residents and staff. You will perform diverse trades, prioritize work orders, and lead by example while maintaining common areas and vacant units ready for leasing.

Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC basics, and timely completion of service requests. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work independently, with after-hours on-call for emergencies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with coworkers, vendors, and residents.
• Lead by example with a positive attitude and initiative.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Stay organized and prioritize tasks.
• Identify issues and report to management.
• Complete service requests in occupied apartments promptly.
• Maintain common areas and community rooms.
• Turn vacant apartments ready for leasing.
• Remove trash and debris from vacant units; assist with evictions.
• Repair or replace window glass and screens.
• Paint or touch up as needed.
• Carpentry tasks: drywall, doors, trim, cabinets, countertops, tile work.
• Basic electrical: switches, receptacles, fixtures, fans; locate shorts.
• Basic appliance repairs: ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers/dryers.
• Basic plumbing: faucets, toilets, water heaters, drains; leaks.

Job 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-Medicine
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and PTO Time
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Positive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.

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.

Princeton Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.