Maintenance Technician, Housing

Job overview

The Maintenance Technician role is an onsite, full-time position in Detroit, MI, with pay of $26.48 per hour. The position may be assigned to the central Maintenance Division or a designated housing site within the Detroit Housing Commission. The technician repairs and maintains buildings, structures, and dwelling units, including preparing vacant apartments for occupancy. The work supports safe, functional housing through building repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, and documentation.

What you'll do

• Inspect and prepare vacant units
• repair or replace windows, doors, roofs, gutters, cabinets, walls, ceilings, plumbing fixtures, wiring, outlets, and light fixtures
• perform carpentry, plumbing, and electrical maintenance
• inspect common areas and units
• complete work orders, reports, and make-ready checklists
• maintain tools and inventory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance technician

building maintenance

apartment repairs

carpentry

plumbing

electrical maintenance

preventive maintenance

union-recognized

$26.48/hr

detroit mi

detroit housing commission

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The position is recognized under the International Union of Operating Engineers; a probationary period under the union contract applies.

About the employer

Detroit Housing Commission is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Community Housing Services. Sector: 62.