Maintenance Technician- Westown at Wilson

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Apartment rental discounts for staff

Job summary

The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Westown at Wilson Apartment Homes in Grand Rapids, MI. This full-time position, based on-site, focuses on maintaining the property's physical integrity and providing a safe living environment for residents and staff.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year of property maintenance experience and hands-on skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and landscaping.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent maintenance-related fieldwork.
• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC systems.
• Must furnish own tools and have transportation to obtain parts from vendors.
• HVAC and CPO certification preferred; CFC/EPA certification required or willingness to obtain within 45 days.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite; ability to communicate with residents and management.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate status of service requests to residents to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain property safety by correcting unsafe conditions and managing records.
• Complete make-ready repairs and manage preventive maintenance records.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks and assist with deliveries and moves.
• Travel to vendors for parts as needed; adhere to OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Property maintenance

Basic plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC knowledge

CFC/EPA certified

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Hourly Pay Range: $21-$25.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full-time employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)


• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match


• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year


• Sick time


• Tuition reimbursement opportunity


• Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary


• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability


• Paid Parental Leave

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

As part of our commitment to an efficient and consistent hiring experience, The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliated companies (\"Inland\") may utilize artificial intelligence (\"AI\") or automated technologies to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including resume review and candidate screening. AI-enabled tools are used to support hiring decisions and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and made by qualified Inland professionals.

We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening are conducted for all new hires in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Inland is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We do not use AI or any selection tools in a manner that results in unlawful discrimination based on any protected characteristic.

Where required by applicable law, Inland will provide additional disclosures and obtain any necessary consent before using certain AI-enabled technologies. Candidates may request additional information regarding Inland’s use of AI in the hiring process at any time.

We are an E-Verify employer.