Maintenance Technician- Full-time with benefits

Independent Management Services; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

Independent Management Services is seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician to handle resident services and preventive maintenance across our multifamily communities. You will perform repairs, reconditioning of vacant units, and routine grounds care while ensuring property appearance and safety.

Candidates should be customer-service oriented with basic maintenance knowledge and possess their own tools. On-call duties, strong problem-solving, and ability to prioritize tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be customer service oriented.
• Basic knowledge of 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.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

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 clutter.
• Keep weeds/overgrowth under control on grounds.
• 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 as necessary.
• Snow removal on roads, walkways, and parking areas across the community.

Skills

Customer service

Maintenance concepts

Own tools

Grounds equipment

Prioritization

Troubleshooting

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