Service Technician

Gillespie Group; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gillespie Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our on-site operations in Michigan. You will perform turnover cleaning, repairs, and painting across properties and handle preventative maintenance while keeping accurate records.

This in-person role requires responding to service requests with urgency and complying with safety standards. The position involves on-site work Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with on-call rotations and physical duties including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or related vocational training.
• Ability to respond with urgency to service requests.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct apartment turnover duties including cleaning, repairs and painting.
• Complete work orders timely, maintain records and conduct preventive maintenance.
• Perform building repairs, snow removal, and on-call duties as scheduled.
• Complete emergency repairs as required and participate in safety compliance.

Skills

Maintenance mindset

Customer service

Urgency handling

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical basics

Carpentry tools

Job description

ABOUT GILLESPIE GROUP

Creative Solutions. Positive Change.

Gillespie Group specializes in the management, development, and reimagination of residential and commercial real estate properties throughout the state of Michigan. We don't just develop and manage buildings – we create energy and foster innovation through our 5-Star Experience. Driven by a relentless creative spirit and a passion for reinvention, Gillespie Group is here to make a difference one inspiring project at a time.

With more than three decades of experience, we've built a portfolio of over 2,000 multifamily homes and 810,000 square feet of commercial-retail space. We believe in adapting to Michigan’s changing needs and constantly rethinking our approach to offer residents and businesses the best possible experience. At Gillespie Group, we’re working to rejuvenate Michigan by investing in the communities and creating interconnected neighborhoods that promote efficiency, growth, and positive change.

For additional information about Gillespie Group, please visit www.gillespie-group.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Positive Team Players - We are here by choice and passion. We respond with positivity, credit goes to the team, we work hard and play hard, we are focused on the success of our customers, investors and team.
• Creative Solution Oriented - We are trailblazers. We invent and reinvent when called on, we are a catalyst for change – always looking ahead, we listen, we respond, we act.
• Industrious - We’ve got grit. We are driven and hardworking, we do more than is expected, we are resourceful – we work the problem, we work until the job is done, not until the clock chimes.
• Knowledgeable - We know our shit. We are champions of our skill, we live, eat and breathe what we do, always learning, we are growth minded – in constant pursuit of improvement.
• Trustworthy - We do the right thing when no one is looking. We are reliable, we do what we say, we support one another.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Maintenance and Repairs:

• Conduct apartment turnover duties including cleaning, repairs and painting
• Complete all work orders in a timely manner, maintain accurate records, preventative maintenance, and site and grounds inspections
• Perform various duties such as building repairs and snow removal/shoveling to provide residents with a clean and well-maintained living environment
• Complete emergency repairs as required
• Perform on-call responsibilities as part of an on-call scheduled rotation

Grounds, Equipment and Operational Upkeep

• Maintain property grounds through daily inspection, clean-up, and preventative care
• Maintain and care of equipment as necessary for its continuous operation
• Maintain inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment

Compliance, Safety and General Support

• Comply with site safety and hazardous communication standards
• Deliver resident correspondences as requested
• Perform any additional tasks as requested
• Abide by all local, state and federal Fair Housing guidelines

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Gillespie Group is an in-person workplace.
• We value in-person collaboration and live by the motto "work hard - play hard".
• All team members are expected to work onsite Monday through Friday during standard business hours, unless otherwise specified by their role or designated shift.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged physical activity that requires the ability to exert up to 20 lbs of force consistently and 50 lbs of frequently, the ability to move or lift up to 100 lbs occasionally. Ability to frequently operate standard tools, travel by car between properties and the ability to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of the working environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, general education degree or related Vocational Training and general basic knowledge of plumbing, appliances, mechanical, electrical, drywall repair, HVAC systems, and carpentry experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency to ensure all service requests are responded to in a timely manner.
• Ability to display effective communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Gillespie Group requires a background and drug screen as a condition of employment and passing of required physical testing.
• A valid driving license, vehicle, and current automobile insurance are required.
• The position requires individuals to furnish their own vehicle to fulfill all the job’s functions.

Disclaimer

This posting is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities that may be performed in this position. Gillespie Group reserves the right for supervisors/managers to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. All duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position.

Gillespie Group is an equal-opportunity employer.

Salary Description

$19 - $22 (Salary commensurate with experience.)