Maintenance Technician with Plumbing Skills

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Tech w/ Plumbing Skills – Independent Living Apartments

Location: Dearborn, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift (occasional on-call as needed)
Department: Facilities/Maintenance

About Us

We are a vibrant senior living community offering Independent Living apartments, along with Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing services on one campus. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and well-maintained environment where residents and staff thrive. We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician with plumbing skills to join our Building Services team supporting our Independent Living community.

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of preventive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and general building maintenance throughout our Independent Living apartments, community facilities, and public areas.

This position requires a strong understanding of building systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to respond effectively to routine maintenance needs and emergency situations. Plumbing experience is highly valued , along with familiarity with HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and other building systems.

The Maintenance Technician plays an important role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, functional, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance throughout the community, including apartments, common areas, and building systems.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of building systems and equipment, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and general building components.

• Perform plumbing-related maintenance and repairs, including unclogging drains, leak detection, fixture replacement, pipe repairs, and water system troubleshooting. No plumbing license required.

• Respond promptly to resident and facility maintenance requests and emergency calls.

• Serve as a first responder to plumbing issues, equipment failures, and other critical building maintenance concerns within Independent Living areas.

• Complete work orders accurately and promptly, documenting work performed, materials used, and any follow-up needed.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and identify potential issues before they become larger problems.

• Maintain tools, equipment, work areas, and maintenance supplies in a safe and organized condition.

• Assist with inventory management, including monitoring supplies, tools, and replacement parts.

• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed for repairs, inspections, and specialized maintenance services.

• Provide guidance and support to junior maintenance staff and assist with completing assignments safely and efficiently.

• Follow OSHA, fire safety, life safety, and other applicable safety standards and community policies.

• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations, emergency response, and shift coverage as needed.

• Assist with renovations, special projects, apartment turnovers, and capital improvement projects.

• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, supervisors, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related skilled trade.

• Strong plumbing experience preferred; plumbing license is not required.

• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general building systems.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing a variety of maintenance issues.

• Ability to read and follow work orders, technical manuals, equipment instructions, and safety procedures.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and computerized work order systems.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond appropriately to emergencies.

• Ability to work effectively with residents, staff, contractors, and vendors.

• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools and perform physical tasks associated with building maintenance.

• Senior living, healthcare, residential, commercial, or facilities maintenance experience is preferred. 

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Trade school or technical certification(s) preferred.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, crawling, and stretching.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)

• Supportive work environment with opportunity for growth

• The opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of our residents