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Maintenance Service Technician

Kalamazoo, MIOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • pre-employment background check
  • drug screening
  • physicals

Nice to have

  • college-level/trade school

Role summary

Dover Hills Apartments is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Service Technician to join their team. This role involves handling maintenance requests, preparing units for occupancy, and ensuring the physical integrity of the community. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing plumbing, electrical systems, major appliances, pool/spa equipment, and HVAC systems. The position requires at least 1 year of maintenance experience, a strong customer service ethic, and the ability to work outdoors and be on-call for emergencies. HVAC certification is strongly preferred. This is a full-time, onsite position with benefits including paid time off, a rent discount, and a 401(k) program.

Are you the first person people call when something needs a quick repair? If you're a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping everything running smoothly, we want you on our team!

Join us as a Maintenance Service Technician with Dover Hills Apartments and help keep our apartment community in perfect working order—like clockwork.

Benefits Paragon offer you

  • Up to $26/hr. depending on related years of experience and certifications
  • Guaranteed Full-Time 40 hour per week schedule
  • Paid time off and 9 company paid holidays
  • Rent Discount
  • 401(k) program with an employer contribution
  • Maintenance after-hours on call bonus and quarterly team bonus
  • Affordable medical, dental and optical insurance with a minimal waiting period for enrollment
  • Company paid life and disability insurance
  • Tool kit (after completion of new hire training 30 days after hire date)
  • Training and certification program with opportunities for advancement
  • Uniform program
  • Employee Recognition Program

    • Your role as part of our Paragon family

  • Effectively handles maintenance service requests to the highest level of quality standards
  • Prepare apartment units for occupancy - performing basic drywall, painting and rough carpentry
  • Ensure the physical integrity and curb appeal of the communities we serve; reporting any potential liabilities or proposed property improvements
  • Evaluate, troubleshoot and repair plumbing and electrical systems, all major appliances, pool/spa equipment and HVAC equipment

    • Position Requirements

  • 1+ years of technical, vocational or on the job maintenance experience
  • Exemplary customer service ethic
  • Emergency maintenance on call; after-hours weekends and holidays
  • HVAC certified strongly preferred (Type II or Universal); Heating and cooling repairs/replacements
  • Knowledge of proper safety procedures
  • Must be able to work outdoors for periods of time in all seasons
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • High school diploma or equivalent, (required) college-level/trade school (strongly preferred)
  • Reliable and dependable attendance at the work site
  • Pre-employment background check, drug screening and physicals are required before employment begins

    • OUR MISSION

    Create an unparalleled living experience for our residents while enriching the lives of all members of our Paragon family*

    *Definition of Paragon Family:

    A group of indviduals, not related by birth, but bonded together by common beliefs, values, and goals that support our brand. These indivuals are made up of our residents, employees, vendors, and our owners. Together we stand by our name - to model excellence in all things.

    OUR VISION

    Be the place everyone loves to call home

    OUR VALUES

  • People First Always
  • Deliver with Integrity
  • Aspire to Inspire
  • Customer Service with Care

    • Paragon Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status. If hired, I understand my employment is at-will as permitted under applicable state law. I understand this means that either the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause.

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