Maintenance Technician- Westown at Wilson

Inland Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Westown at Wilson Apartment Homes in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on maintaining the property, completing repairs, and supporting residents and staff in a safe, well-kept community.

Responsibilities include handling maintenance requests, performing routine tasks, and ensuring make-ready readiness. Candidates should have basic trades experience, own tools, and ability to travel for parts sourcing; drug and background screening will be

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in property maintenance or similar field.
• Professional and efficient interaction with residents, staff and management.
• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC (heat pump a plus), pools, landscaping, and janitorial work.
• Applicants must furnish own tools and have transportation to vendor parts.
• HVAC and CPO certification preferred.
• CFC/EPA certification or willingness to obtain within 45 days of hire.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and work on roofs.
• Must follow OSHA guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Fair Housing certification prior to interacting with prospects or residents.
• Must be able to travel to vendors to pick up parts.
• Drug and background screening will be required.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service and maintenance requests promptly.
• Communicate status of service requests to residents and staff.
• Keep the property in safe and well-maintained condition.
• Maintain records for preventive maintenance, service requests and expenditures.
• Ensure make-ready repairs and services are completed on schedule.
• Perform grounds maintenance such as raking, sweeping, shoveling and salting.
• Change locks and keys as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Time management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Westown at Wilson Apartment Homes in Grand Rapids, MI has an opening for a full-time, Maintenance Technician! (www.liveatwaw.com)

We offer full-time employees health benefits, paid vacation and sick time, 401K with a company match, and company-paid life insurance. We also offer tuition reimbursement and significant apartment rental discounts for staff.

Qualified candidates must be professional and friendly. The maintenance tech is responsible to maintain the physical integrity of the community at all times. This involves ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. To accomplish this goal, the responsibilities of the maintenance technician include; general repairs to the apartments / common areas of the buildings and grounds, vacant apartment preparation, trash removal, emergency repairs, cleaning, landscaping, ordering maintenance equipment, record keeping, accepting deliveries and moving furniture and/or appliances.

Core Duties:

• Address resident service and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Communicates with residents on any pending items or the status of service requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Keep the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service request, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.
• Ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed on schedule.
• Rakes, sweeps, shovels, and salts property grounds as circumstances warrant.
• Changes locks and keys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent maintenance-related fieldwork.
• Ability to interact professionally and efficiently with prospects, residents, staff, and management.
• Hands-on experience within basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems (heat pump experience a plus), swimming pools, landscaping, and cleaning.
• Applicants must furnish their own tools and have transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• HVAC and CPO certified preferred.
• Applicant must have a CFC/EPA approved certification (or be willing to obtain within 45 days of hire).
• Physical requirements include being able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, walk between buildings and on roofs, stoop, kneel, and bend as well as have hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to all OSHA guidelines to ensure the protection of themselves and their team.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents.
• Must have the ability to travel to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• Other duties as required.
• The selected applicant will also be required to complete a drug and background screening.

Work Hours: 40+hours a week, evenings, weekends, and on-call hours are required as circumstances warrant.