MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Princeton Management; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and 401(k) Roth

Paid Holidays and PTO Time

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

Princeton Management in Waterford Charter Township is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to manage repairs and maintain apartment complexes effectively. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for career advancement are provided. Join a positive and supportive team in a thriving work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and adept troubleshooting abilities.
• Sound decision-making skills with a proactive approach to responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with coworkers, vendors, and residents.
• Complete service requests in occupied apartments timely.
• Turn vacant apartments for leasing and maintain common areas.
• Perform basic repairs including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliance work.
• Carry out general grounds duties and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Decision-making

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 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 or replacement of drywall, doors, trim molding, cabinets, countertops, tile work, etc.
• Basic electrical work including replacement of light switches, receptacles, GFCIs; installation of light fixtures and ceiling fans; locating shorts and open circuits
• Basic appliance repairs including replacement of stove burners, switches, oven elements, refrigerator thermostats, defrost timers, fan motors, dishwasher switches, pumps, washer and dryer components, etc.
• Basic plumbing work including repair or replacement of 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; 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 related 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