Maintenance Technician- Westown at Wilson Apartment Homes

Inland Real Estate•Grand Rapids, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Westown at Wilson Apartment Homes in Grand Rapids, MI has an opening for a full-time, Maintenance Technician! We offer full-time employees health benefits, paid vacation and sick time, 401K with a company match, and company-paid life insurance. We also offer tuition reimbursement and significant apartment rental discounts for staff. Qualified candidates must be professional and friendly. 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.

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

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
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