MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Princeton Management; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and 401(k) Roth plans

Paid Holidays and PTO time

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

Princeton Management is hiring for a maintenance role in Taylor, Michigan. The position requires HVAC certification and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include performing repairs, responding to service requests, and maintaining community areas. Benefits encompass competitive wages, health and dental insurance, a 401(k), and opportunities for career advancement. A positive and inclusive work environment is promised to all employees.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting abilities.
• HVAC certified with initiative to undertake responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Professionally communicate with coworkers, vendors, and residents.
• Complete service requests in occupied apartments timely.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HVAC certification

Troubleshooting abilities

Decision-making skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Professionally communicate with coworkers, vendors, and residents
• Must possess a 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 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 repair/replacement of 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, 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. EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification is preferred or a willingness to obtain it.
• 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 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 the Supervisor, Manager, or Area Director with other tasks and duties related to community operations

Benefits

• Competitive wages within the industry
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and AD&D
• AFLAC
• 401(k) and 401(k) Roth plans
• 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. Must be HVAC certified.

Princeton Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.