Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Join The Michaels Organization
, national leader in residential real estate. Our mission is to create communities that lift lives – through housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity.

• Perform basic electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
• Conduct light plumbing work, including clearing stoppages and replacing fittings.
• Carry out carpentry tasks such as fitting doors, freeing windows, and building shelves; sand and refinishing floors; exterior and interior painting.
• Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, and locks.
• Assist with custodial and grounds work: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash collection, window cleaning in common areas.
• Respond to work orders, resident requests, and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Support apartment move‑in and move‑out inspections; help the Maintenance Manager or Community Manager schedule annual apartment inspections; complete make‑ready processes for vacant apartments.
• Maintain knowledge of water and gas meter cut‑offs; all apartment and fixture cut‑offs, sewer clean‑outs, and post map of same.
• Keep accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders; perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on manufacturer manuals.
• Report maintenance or resident‑related concerns to manager in a timely manner.
• Periodically inspect all units, buildings, and common areas; perform repairs and janitorial assistance as needed; ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequately lit.
• Attend training seminars; operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Ensure professional interactions with residents, contractors, and property management on all maintenance services provided.
• Track stock control and utilization of maintenance materials as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 1 year maintenance experience or related field.
• High School Diploma; training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing, cleaning, and air‑conditioning.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record (may be required).
• Trade school and/or military training is a plus.
• Willingness to pitch in beyond strictly repair maintenance (custodial, gardening, painting).
• Personable, trustworthy, works well with residents and co‑workers; safety conscious.
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in English.

Lifting up to 30 lbs; standing, walking, sitting; pushing, pulling, twisting; climbing stairs and ladders; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; driving cars/trucks/equipment; computer work. Lifting/​carry above 30 lbs; pushing/pull above 30 lbs.

• Exposure to dust, fumes, solvents; variable lighting and noise.
• Must work evenings, weekends, and holidays if required for emergency, on‑call, or scheduled shifts.

$23.00‑$25.00 per hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, and additional coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Michaels Employee Scholarship Program for children.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Team‑oriented environment where all are welcome.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing