MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Princeton Acquisition LLC•Dearborn Heights, MI

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning and upkeep of properties. The technician will be responsible for completing service requests in occupied apartments, maintaining common areas, and preparing vacant apartments for leasing. Key duties include performing repairs and replacements related to carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and appliances. The position also requires grounds maintenance, preventative maintenance, and responding to after-hours emergencies. The technician must be able to work independently and as part of a team, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and maintain a positive attitude. Travel between multiple sites and on-call responsibilities are also part of the role.

Requirements

Must possess positive attitude and desire to lead by example
Must be organized and able to prioritize
Boiler experience preferred.
Should have or be able to achieve EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification preferred
Lifting up to 50 lbs. and climbing ladders to various heights is required
Pool experience preferred.
Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail, the capacity to collaborate effectively within a team and independently, excellent communication skills, adept troubleshooting abilities, sound decision-making skills, and the initiative to undertake responsibilities and tackle challenges.
Must be able to travel between and work at both a home site and a sister community
Must have valid drivers license and vehicle
Must be able to take on call emergencies that are shared with team maintenance techs
Must be able to split week between two sites that are within 5 miles of each other.

Nice To Haves

Boiler experience preferred.
Should have or be able to achieve EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification preferred
Pool experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Professionally communicate with coworkers, vendors, and residents
Be able to work both independently and as a member of a team
Identify and report to management issues involving the employees, property or residents
Timely complete service requests in occupied apartments
Maintain common hallways and community room areas
Turn vacant apartments to make them ready for leasing
Remove trash and debris from vacant units, assist bailiff with evictions
Repair or replace window glass and screens
Paint and/or touch up paint as needed
Carpentry tasks including: Repairing/replacing drywall, doors, trim molding, cabinets, countertops, tile work, etc.
Basic electrical work including: Replacing light switches, receptacles, GFCIs; Installing light fixtures and ceiling fans; Locating shorts and open circuits
Basic appliance repairs including replacing: stove burners, switches, and oven elements; refrigerator thermostats, defrost timers, and fan motors; dishwasher switches and pumps; washer and dryer repair, etc.
Basic plumbing work including: Repairing/replacing faucets, tubs, commodes, water heaters, showers, sinks, garbage disposals; unclogging drains; Repairing leaks of all kinds, etc.
HVAC repairs including troubleshooting and replacement of components, etc.
Maintain operable exterior and common area lighting including replacing bulbs, timers, photocells, starters, ballasts, fixtures, and locating shorts, etc.
Remove ice and snow from walkways, porches, and drives as deemed necessary for safety
Perform general grounds duties, including picking up trash, planting flowers, pulling weeds, laying dirt and mulch, growing grass, moving hoses, fixing fences, sweeping walkways, etc.
Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines, tools and equipment continue to run properly.
Complete work required by municipalities and building inspectors
Perform after-hours on-call services for designated maintenance emergencies and customer convenience issues
Work overtime when needed
May be asked to assist Supervisor/Manager/ Area Director with other tasks and duties relative to community operations