Affordable Living Maintenance Technician - Lansing, Michigan - 10366

Help create a comfortable place for our residents to call home!

Do you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping spaces functional and welcoming? We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to support our 14-unit Affordable Living Community—ensuring residents have a clean, well-maintained environment to call home.

This role offers a variety of tasks, from light repairs and preventative maintenance to groundskeeping and preparing apartments for new residents. If you’re dependable, resourceful, and enjoy making a visible impact every day, we’d love to connect.

About the Organization

Samaritas is a Michigan-based, faith-driven human services organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Guided by our mission, we create ripple effects of positive transformation through compassion and service.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on building systems, equipment, and units
• Complete work orders efficiently, including light plumbing, electrical, and drywall repairs
• Maintain building interiors and exterior grounds, including lawn care and snow removal
• Prepare and clean vacant apartments for new residents
• Respond to maintenance requests and address issues with minimal supervision
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and materials
• Support general housekeeping and upkeep of shared spaces

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• At least 1 year of general maintenance or handyman experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, drywall, and general repairs
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff, vendors, and contractors
• Customer-service mindset with compassion for individuals in affordable housing communities
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a good driving record
• Current automobile insurance (personal vehicle may be required for work use)
• Availability for on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays as needed

What to Expect

• A dynamic, hands-on role with a mix of indoor and outdoor work
• Occasional extended hours during emergencies or seasonal needs (like snow removal)
• Opportunity to make a daily impact in residents’ quality of life

Pay

$19.00 per hour

Schedule

14 hours per week

Make a difference every day! Your work directly contributes to stable and reliable housing for individuals and families.