Maintenance Technician I

ZipRecruiter; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Maintenance Technician I to maintain the property and assist with readiness for new occupants. Responsibilities include cleaning, restoring units, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates must possess strong customer service, technical skills, and at least one year of experience. Flexible schedules are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and minor repairs.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Reliable transportation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and restore vacated apartment homes.
• Assist with installations and perform minor repairs.
• Conduct quality control checks on units.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Minimum of 1 year of related experience

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be responsible for coordinating tasks and supplies to prepare vacant units for re-occupancy effectively. You will also assist the maintenance team with special projects. The Maintenance Technician I maintains the overall condition of the property, including exteriors, common areas, vacant units, floor care, trash removal, and the surrounding property, such as litter pick-up, janitorial duties, sidewalk clearing, and snow removal, ensuring a safe, attractive, and comfortable environment. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance, maintains relationships with tenants and vendors, and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager depending on property size.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Clean and restore recently vacated apartment homes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility and grounds.
• Change bulbs, locks, and keys.
• Assist with the installation of appliances.
• Perform exterior and interior painting, caulking, and light drywall repairs.
• Manage painting, pressure washing, blower breezeways, and parking lots.
• Conduct walkthroughs of upcoming or newly vacant units to forecast repairs.
• Perform quality control checks on units and systems to meet move-in standards.
• Assist in prepping units for painting and perform minor repairs involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliances.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, organizational, and technical skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance, minor repairs, hand and power tools, and safety procedures.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work indoors and outdoors, exposed to various weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 20 pounds, climbing stairs, and using tools.

Values We Seek

• Respect, collaboration, service-focused mindset, and performance excellence.

Hours & Travel

• Flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings.
• Local travel may be required.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and not on protected classifications.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon passing background, drug, credit, and criminal checks.

Note

This description is not exhaustive. Duties may change without notice.