Maintenance Technician- Westown at Wilson

Inland Group; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Sick time

401K with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Apartment rental discounts

Job summary

Inland Group's Westown at Wilson Apartment Homes in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our on-site team. The role focuses on maintaining the community, performing repairs, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications include 1+ year in property maintenance, basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical and HVAC, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Valid CFC/EPA cert and OSHA awareness preferred; drug and background screen required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in property maintenance or related field.
• Professional interaction with prospects, residents, staff and management.
• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and HVAC systems.
• Applicants must furnish tools and have transportation for parts.
• HVAC and CFC/EPA certification preferred; willing to obtain if needed.
• Must comply with OSHA guidelines and pass background/drug screening.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service and maintenance requests promptly.
• Communicate status of service requests to residents to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain property condition and correct unsafe conditions immediately.
• Keep preventive maintenance records and track expenditures.
• Ensure make-ready repairs and services are completed on schedule.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks as required and assist with deliveries.
• Change locks and keys; travel to vendors for parts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Pool maintenance

Landscaping

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Communication

OSHA compliance

CFC/EPA certification

Tool usage

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.