On-Call Property Maintenance Technician

Independent Management Services; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with generous match

Paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

Independent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm focusing on revitalization of under-managed multifamily housing. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle resident requests, unit turnover, groundkeeping, and on-call duties to ensure 24-hour service. The role requires basic maintenance knowledge, owning your own tools, and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented; able to interact with residents.
• Working knowledge of basic maintenance concepts (plumbing, repair, etc.).
• Must have own tools to perform job tasks.
• Ability to prioritize work orders and projects.

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, including salting main roads, walkways, and parking areas throughout the community.
• 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 orientation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Grounds equipment knowledge

Job description

Independent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm focusing on revitalization of under-managed multifamily housing. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle resident requests, unit turnover, groundkeeping, and on-call duties to ensure 24-hour service. The role requires basic maintenance knowledge, owning your own tools, and the ability to prioritize tasks.