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Residential Maintenance Technician

SFR3 Fund
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Detroit, Wayne, MI

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

Paid Time Off

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  • The Residential Maintenance Technician role at American Avenue involves ensuring tenant satisfaction through inspections, repairs, and maintenance of homes.
  • Candidates should have multi-trade knowledge, particularly in HVAC and plumbing, and possess strong communication skills.
  • The position requires at least 3 years of relevant experience and offers an industry-leading hourly rate with guaranteed hours and performance-based bonuses.
  • Technicians must own tools and have reliable transportation, as the job involves traveling to various properties within the metro area.
  • Additional perks include a comprehensive benefits package, including fully covered health/dental for employees, PTO, and growth opportunities within the company.

As a Residential Maintenance Technician, we call Property Engineer’s (PE), you’ll be the face of AA, representing our values and commitment to residents and the community. We’re looking for skilled, reliable, and proactive individuals who take pride in their work, uphold high standards, and are ready to make a real impact on our residents' lives.

Role Overview:

As a PE, you’ll play a key role in ensuring tenant satisfaction by inspecting, repairing, and maintaining homes. You’ll proactively identify and address issues, setting the standard for our relationship with tenants through excellent service and communication.

  • Perform general maintenance and repairs, including Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical work.
    • Strong preference for candidates with both advanced HVAC and Plumbing expertise
  • Travel from home to home within your metro daily
  • Conduct property inspections, secure homes, and complete vacancy/wellness checks.
  • Handle minor pre-renovation repairs, utility inspections, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Manage move-in/out meetings and property turnovers.
  • Maintain and document property conditions using handheld technology (e.g., iPad, iPhone).

Key Qualities for Success:

  • Trustworthy: Be the friendly, reliable point of contact for residents, neighbors, and code enforcement. By providing transparency and dependability, you’ll help create a positive, trust-based relationship with our tenants.
  • Ownership: Take full responsibility for work orders (WO), setting realistic expectations, communicating timelines, and following through to resolution.
  • Clear Communication: Keep residents informed every step of the way, ensuring they know the next steps and expected completion dates.

Qualifications:

  • Multi-Trade Knowledge: Proficient in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and property turns.
  • Customer-Focused: Strong communication skills for positive resident and team interactions.
  • Tools & Transportation: Must own tools and have a truck or van.
  • Licensing & Location: Valid driver’s license required; reside within reasonable proximity.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
  • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using handheld devices for work orders and updates (IOS).
  • Code Knowledge: Familiar with building codes, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
  • Professionalism: Maintains a reliable, professional appearance.
  • On-Call Ready: Available for emergency requests.

Perks and Benefits

  • COMPENSATION - Industry leading hourly rate!
    • BONUS - Best in class bonus incentives quarterly tied to performance
  • GUARANTEED HOURS - We guarantee at least 40 hours of work, or we will make up the difference. 
  • GAS/VEHICLE REIMBURSEMENT - We reimburse you for both gas and vehicle. In total → 70 cents per mile
  • OTHER PERKS - PTO, Fully Covered Health/Dental for Employee, 401K , plus much more. We are hand-picking a very small team of the best
  • GROWTH - American Avenue is rapidly growing. Our mission is to create the best in class maintenance team in the country! Strong growth opportunities for performers. 
  • TOOL REIMBURSEMENT policy
  • STREAMLINED TECHNOLOGY - we will make your life simple with tech that will help route, assign, and manage your workflow. 

This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about creating safe, comfortable homes and are looking for a role with autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to make a positive impact. Join us to help shape the reputation and success of American Avenue.




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