MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Princeton Management; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) and 401(k) Roth

Paid Holidays and PTO

Training and professional development

Job summary

Princeton Management is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support daily property operations in a Michigan community. The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to troubleshoot a variety of building systems including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC components.

The position includes turning vacant units, performing preventative maintenance, and responding to service requests in occupied apartments.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Adept troubleshooting abilities are needed.
• Sound decision-making skills are important.
• Initiative to undertake responsibilities and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with coworkers, vendors, and residents professionally.
• Lead by example with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete tasks.
• Maintain and repair building systems (carpentry, electrical, plumbing).
• Respond to service requests in occupied apartments promptly.
• Turn vacant units for leasing and prepare them for showing.
• Perform preventative maintenance and comply with safety standards.
• Assist with common area maintenance and grounds duties.
• Provide after-hours on-call support for emergencies when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team & independent work

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Decision making

Initiative

Job description

Description

• 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.

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.