Maintenance Technician- Westown at Wilson Apartment Homes

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Westown at Wilson Apartment Homes in Grand Rapids, MI has an opening for a full-time, Maintenance Technician. The maintenance tech is responsible to maintain the physical integrity of the community at all times. This involves ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. To accomplish this goal, the responsibilities of the maintenance technician include; general repairs to the apartments / common areas of the buildings and grounds, vacant apartment preparation, trash removal, emergency repairs, cleaning, landscaping, ordering maintenance equipment, record keeping, accepting deliveries and moving furniture and/or appliances.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent maintenance-related fieldwork.
Ability to interact professionally and efficiently with prospects, residents, staff, and management.
Hands-on experience within basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems (heat pump experience a plus), swimming pools, landscaping, and cleaning.
Applicants must furnish their own tools and have transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
Applicant must have a CFC/EPA approved certification (or be willing to obtain within 45 days of hire).
Physical requirements include being able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, walk between buildings and on roofs, stoop, kneel, and bend as well as have hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Must be familiar with and adhere to all OSHA guidelines to ensure the protection of themselves and their team.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents.
Must have the ability to travel to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
Other duties as required.
The selected applicant will also be required to complete a drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

HVAC and CPO certified preferred.

Responsibilities

Address resident service and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
Communicates with residents on any pending items or the status of service requests to ensure satisfaction.
Keep the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service request, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.
Ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed on schedule.
Rakes, sweeps, shovels, and salts property grounds as circumstances warrant.
Changes locks and keys.
Other duties as assigned.