Multifamily Maintenance Tech – Grounds & Repairs

Independent Management Services; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Long-Term Disability

Identity Theft protection

401(k) with generous match

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Independent Management Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Kalamazoo area to perform routine and preventive maintenance at Westland Meadows. The role requires proactive problem-solving, reliability, and a customer-service mindset.

You will handle painting, minor repairs, grounds care, and after-hours on-call duties, reporting to the Site Manager or Maintenance Supervisor. A competitive benefits package accompanies this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must be customer service oriented.
• Working knowledge of basic maintenance concepts (plumbing, repair, etc.).
• Must have own tools to perform job task.
• Basic knowledge of commercial/small grounds equipment and supplies.
• Ability to prioritize work orders and projects based on need. Possess a high degree of troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident service requests and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Timely reconditioning of vacant units, including painting, basic repairs, and cleaning.
• Ensure property grounds are well-groomed and free of litter and unsightly garbage or clutter.
• Ensure property grounds are free of weeds and overgrown vegetation.
• Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call duties in rotation with other Maintenance personnel.
• Respond to all resident requests to ensure 24-hour emergency service.
• Monitor inventory and maintenance supplies, as necessary.
• Snow removal includes salting main roads, walkways, and parking areas throughout the community. (Where Applicable)
• Create and maintain a well-groomed community appearance.
• Reports directly to the Site Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Participate in ongoing maintenance education and training.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Prioritization

Tools

Own tools

Maintenance equipment basics

Job description

Independent Management Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Kalamazoo area to perform routine and preventive maintenance at Westland Meadows. The role requires proactive problem-solving, reliability, and a customer-service mindset.

You will handle painting, minor repairs, grounds care, and after-hours on-call duties, reporting to the Site Manager or Maintenance Supervisor. A competitive benefits package accompanies this full-time position.