Maintenance Technician – Property Maintenance | HVAC, Plumbing & Carpentry | $20–$35/hr | Direct Hire

Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $20–$35/hour, based on experience and skill level
Schedule: Primarily 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with other daytime schedules available
Service Area: Southeast Michigan, Lima, Fort Wayne, and Sandusky areas

Build Your Career in Property Maintenance

The Advance Group is hiring Maintenance Technicians to support a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties, including larger and high-rise buildings. This is a direct-hire opportunity for a versatile maintenance professional who enjoys variety and wants to use a broad range of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and general building maintenance skills.

This position is a great fit for someone with experience in a skilled trade who enjoys troubleshooting different types of maintenance issues rather than performing the same specialized task every day.

What Does a Maintenance Technician Do?

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for maintaining buildings, properties, equipment, and common areas while responding to a variety of service and repair needs.

Depending on the assigned property, responsibilities may include:

• Perform general property and building maintenance for residential and commercial properties
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs involving HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment
• Complete carpentry and general repair projects
• Install and repair doors, cabinets, and other building components
• Perform garbage, parking lot, and exterior property maintenance
• Troubleshoot mechanical and building maintenance issues
• Use hand tools, power tools, company tools, and equipment safely
• Travel between properties when assigned to a mobile maintenance route
• Maintain a professional and customer- and tenant-focused presence
• Work independently while communicating effectively with property contacts, customers, and tenants
• Keep work areas, tools, and equipment organized

Some Maintenance Technicians travel between multiple properties using a company truck and tools, while others may be assigned to a permanent location.

Maintenance Technician Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience in property maintenance, facility maintenance, mechanical maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, or another skilled trade.

Requirements include:

• Previous maintenance, mechanical, facility maintenance, or skilled-trade experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of maintenance tasks
• Comfortable using ladders and working on roofs and at heights of approximately 2–4 stories
• Comfortable performing overhead work, bending, crouching, and other physical activities
• Ability to lift approximately 50–75 pounds
• Valid driver's license and driving record that meets company insurance requirements
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• Professional communication and customer/tenant-facing skills

Schedule & On-Call Expectations

The typical schedule is during daytime hours, generally:

• 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

There are very few weekends during the normal work schedule.

Maintenance Technicians participate in a rotating on-call schedule approximately every 8–10 weeks. On-call responsibilities may include evenings and weekends.

On-call employees receive:

• Compensation for being on call
• Pay for each service call
• A 2-hour minimum per call

Pay & Benefits

• $20–$35/hour, depending on experience and skill level
• Approximately $20/hour for entry-level candidates
• Up to approximately $35/hour for highly skilled and experienced candidates
• Full benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Accrued PTO beginning at 40 hours

Why Consider This Maintenance Technician Opportunity?

If you have a background in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical maintenance, facility maintenance, or skilled trades, this position offers the opportunity to put your experience to work across a wide variety of properties and maintenance situations.

You won't be limited to one type of repair or one specialized trade. You'll have the opportunity to use your hands-on skills to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve residential and commercial properties throughout the service area.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Maintenance Technician, Property Maintenance Technician, Facility Maintenance Technician, HVAC Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, or skilled trades professional looking for a direct-hire opportunity with competitive pay and benefits, apply today.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss and demonstrate their actual hands-on maintenance and trade experience during the interview process.