Maintenance Technician- Westown at Wilson

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401K with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Staff rental discounts

Job summary

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician to keep Westown at Wilson Apartment Homes in top condition. You will perform general repairs, preventive maintenance, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Applicants should have hands-on trade skills, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a professional approach. The role requires evenings, weekends, and on-call hours, with opportunities for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent fieldwork.
• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC systems, pools, landscaping, and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service and maintenance requests promptly.
• Communicate status of service requests to residents and staff.
• Maintain property condition and fix unsafe conditions.
• Keep records of preventive maintenance, service requests, and make-readies.
• Ensure make-readies are completed on schedule.
• Rake, sweep, shovel, and salt property grounds as needed.
• Change locks and keys as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Property maintenance

Customer service

Education

CFC/EPA certification

Fair Housing certification

Tools

Microsoft 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.