- Salary
- $39 – $41/hr
- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
- Maintain a Safe Environment: Ensure the property remains hazard-free and compliant with safety regulations.
- Cultivate Resident Satisfaction: Address maintenance requests promptly and maintain a positive living experience for residents.
- Protect the Investment: Preserve the value of the apartment property for the owner.
- Conduct all business by company policies, Fair Housing regulations, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Perform maintenance tasks personally or delegate to other maintenance staff.
- Oversee and occasionally inspect work performed by other maintenance staff.
- Assist in managing the system for handling resident service requests and work orders, ensuring timely resolution.
- Coordinate maintenance personnel schedules to provide 24/7 emergency coverage.
- Assist in conducting semi-annual property inspections.
- Conduct safety meetings with maintenance staff and maintain HAZCOM standards.
- Stay informed about relevant laws, EPA, and OSHA regulations related to hazardous materials management.
- Address unsafe conditions promptly (e.g., broken gates, exterior lights, etc.).
- Maintain accurate records of preventative maintenance, service requests, work orders, and expenditures.
- Schedule and perform minor routine maintenance on equipment.
- Inspect and maintain tools in excellent condition.
- Assist in training subordinate maintenance staff.
- Promote a “safety first” mentality among all property staff.
- Provide guidelines for wearing safety items.
Diagnose and perform minor or routine maintenance daily, including:
- Electrical and plumbing (including water lines).
- A/C and heating systems.
- Appliances (when applicable).
- Water irrigation systems.
- Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings.
- Tile, carpet, flooring.
- Roofing, gutters, fasteners.
- Interior/exterior lighting.
- Fireplaces and ceiling fans.
- Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable).
- Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors.
- Boilers (gas and electric).
- Door locks, P.O. boxes, and locks.
- Security systems (where applicable).
- Ceiling leaks.
- Drywall repairs.
- Pool areas, tile, hot tub, spa, and pool furniture.
- Ensure that all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.
- Report major repairs and requisitions to the Property Manager, or Regional Manager.
- A minimum of 3 years of on-site property maintenance experience.
- Must hold an HVAC certification.
- Must be EPA certified.
- CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification is a plus.
Familiarity with the safe use and maintenance of various tools and equipment, including:
- Hand tools (wrenches, hammers, grips, saws, sledgehammers, snips, posthole diggers, etc.).
- Power tools (wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.).
- User-propelled tools and equipment (wheelbarrows, dollies, hand-trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders, etc.).
- Mechanical equipment (motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.).
- Measuring devices (calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, pH tests, gauges, etc.).
- High School diploma or GED preferred (not required).
- Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) certification is a plus.
- Job Type: Full-time.
- Salary: $39.00 - $41.00/hour (negotiable based on experience).
- Monthly renewal bonuses ($125/unit renewed split between all property employees).
- Quarterly KPI bonuses (based on set metrics).
- 401(k) with matching.
- Dental Insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee discount.
- Health savings account.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development assistance.
- Referral program.
- Retirement plan.
- Vision insurance.
- 8-hour shifts.
- Monday to Friday.
- Must be available for On-call duties (rotating weekly with other technicians).
- Weekend availability as needed.
- Maintenance supervising: 3 years (Required).
- Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred).