Maintenance Technician

The Hinman Company, a locally owned and leading company in the real estate industry in Southwest Michigan, is currently seeking a Residential Service Technician to join our residential maintenance team at 400 Rose Apartments and Skyrise Complex in Downtown Kalamazoo.

Our service team is focused on an exceptional resident experience and superior maintenance of the properties. As a vital member of the service team, the Residential Service Technician will complete the maintenance (such as replacing light bulbs, repairing appliances, fixing toilets and faucets), preventative maintenance (such as changing filters and testing exit lighting), unit turn overs (such as touch-up painting, cabinet repairs, trim repair, and caulking), responding to resident's service requests, and overseeing vendor work. Residential Service Technicians must be able to lift all equipment and supplies, bend, stand, sit, crouch, climb a ladder and use tools as required by the job.

Experience and Requirements:

• A great attitude focused on creating an excellent tenant and staff experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in building maintenance at a residential community required.
• General knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC troubleshooting required.
• PC proficiency (Microsoft Office required; Yardi preferred).
• Experience with HUD/MSHDA inspections (NSPIRE/REAC) and city inspection compliance is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including follow-up via email and phone.
• Ability to lift all equipment and supplies; Bend, stand, sit, crouch, climb ladder; And use tools as required by the job.
• Must have basic hand tools, an email-capable smartphone, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with an ability to operate the vehicle, and valid car insurance.

The is a full-time hands-on position and includes a rotating on-call schedule (typically one week on, four weeks off) for after-hours emergencies. Competitive wage based on experience, with excellent benefits and 401(k). To learn more about The Hinman Company visit

400 Rose is a new, LEED certified urban development, with 236 residential units, underground parking, and 2,500 square feet of commercial space.

Skyrise consists of two independent living communities managed within one building. The Skyrise Elderly apartments are income based senior living with 204 units on floors 2-15. The Skyrise Luxury apartments consist of 55 spacious suites with views of the city on floors 16-21 from the tallest building in Kalamazoo.

The Hinman Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,