Maintenance Technician

Independent Management Services; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Training program

Job summary

Independent Management Services in Michigan seeks a maintenance technician to support multi-family communities. You will handle resident requests, preventive maintenance, unit reconditioning, and grounds upkeep.

Responsibilities include after-hours on-call, inventory checks, and reporting to Site Manager. Must have own tools and basic repair knowledge; benefits include health/dental insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Customer service-oriented; able to communicate effectively with residents and team members.
• Working knowledge of basic maintenance concepts (plumbing, repairs, etc.).
• Ability to prioritize work orders and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident service requests and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Timely reconditioning of vacant units, including painting, basic repairs, and cleaning.
• Ensure property grounds are well-maintained and free of litter and weeds.
• Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call duties in rotation with other maintenance personnel.
• Respond to resident requests to ensure 24-hour emergency service.
• Monitor inventory and maintenance supplies; manage tools and parts.
• Snow removal and salting of main roads, walkways, and parking areas as needed.
• Reports to Site Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor; participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Customer service

Maintenance basics

Troubleshooting

Time management

Tools

Hand tools

Lawn equipment

Plumbing basics

Job description

Independent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm, specializing in the revitalization of under-managed multifamily housing developments. Since our founding in 1989, we have expanded our nationwide presence to include over 100 sustainable communities in 11 states focusing exclusively in the affordable and workforce housing sectors. However, our total breath of experience also includes market rate and commercial property management.We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefit package. We intend to build a team of individuals, who are self-motivated, willing to learn and grow with our firm. We progressively uphold a professional management team to serve our clients, enhancing our management skills and capabilities. Your progress, training, experience, motivation, attitude, and goals may create many possibilities for career opportunities with our company. If you have superior attention to detail with outstanding communications skills and enjoy a challenging fast pace environment, join our team now!Responsibilities:Complete resident service requests and preventive maintenance tasks.Timely reconditioning of vacant units, including painting, basic repairs, and cleaning.Ensure property grounds are well-groomed and free of litter and unsightly garbage or clutter.Ensure property grounds are free of weeds and overgrown vegetation.Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call duties in rotation with other Maintenance personnel.Respond to all resident requests to ensure 24-hour emergency service.Monitor inventory and maintenance supplies, as necessary.Snow removal includes salting main roads, walkways, and parking areas throughout the community. (Where Applicable)Create and maintain a well-groomed community appearance.Reports directly to the Site Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.Participate in ongoing maintenance education and training.Job Requirements:Must be customer service oriented.Working knowledge of basic maintenance concepts (plumbing, repair, etc.).Must have own tools to perform job task.Basic knowledge of commercial/small grounds equipment and supplies.Ability to prioritize work orders and projects based on need.Possess a high degree of troubleshooting and problem-solving.We offer a competitive salary plus benefits including:Employer paid health and dental insurance (100% employee only) with affordable dependent and family coverage.Voluntary insurance options: Vision, Life, Accident Injury, Long-Term Disability, and Identity Theft.401(k) with above-average employer matching contribution.Generous paid time off package.Training and employee development program.Among many other employee benefits