Full-Time

Maintenance Supervisor

DTN Management

DTN Management

Real estate development and operations

No salary listed

East Lansing, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Facilities Operations (1)
Required Skills
HVAC
Plumbing
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience as a maintenance repair technician, building contractor, and/or trade school certificate of completion.
  • Expertise in repairing apartment building systems and maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning knowledge and Universal Environmental Protection Agency certification.
  • Reliable transportation to get to work and conduct job responsibilities.
  • Ability to exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds consistently.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule any day of the week.
  • Basic tools required for maintenance.
  • Ability to read and interpret directions, manuals, instructions, and company documents.
  • Ability to write for routine reporting and correspondence.
  • Ability to utilize electronic devices, including tablets and computers.
  • Proficiency with industry software platforms, including Microsoft 365 tools.
Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate leadership and plan and direct the activities of the maintenance team.
  • Hire, train, evaluate, and appropriately discipline all direct reports.
  • Provide regular recommendations for property needs, including capital replacements, deferred maintenance, system needs, and improvements to customer service related to the service department.
  • Schedule all repairs, move-in turnover, and capital projects according to the annual operating budget and/or need.
  • Plan and execute daily, weekly, and monthly strategies for customer service, work order completion, capital replacements, preventive maintenance, and site inspections while maintaining accurate records.
  • Perform resident work orders daily.
  • Maintain property grounds through daily inspection, cleaning, maintenance, seasonal snow removal, and preventive care.
  • Perform daily pool and spa inspections during the season to ensure proper water chemistry and cleanliness and identify needed repairs or improvements.
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
  • Comply with established site safety and hazardous communication standards.
  • Service and maintain building systems and components, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall installation and repair, and appliances.
  • Perform regular site inspections to ensure quality of service, asset upkeep, and adherence to property maintenance standards.
  • Abide by local, state, and federal Fair Housing guidelines.
  • Maintain confidentiality of coworkers, management, owners, past and current residents, vendors, and outside contacts.
  • Perform and respond to after-hours on-call emergencies and work orders as part of a rotation schedule.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with residents, coworkers, supervisors, and vendors.

DTN Management is a Michigan real estate development, ownership, construction, and property-management company. It develops and operates multifamily housing and commercial properties while managing resident and property services. The company serves residents, tenants, property partners, and communities connected to its housing and real estate portfolio. Its vertically integrated model combines development and construction with leasing, property management, maintenance, marketing, accounting, and resident services. Work spans property management, leasing, maintenance, construction, development, marketing, accounting, and corporate operations.

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Lansing, Michigan

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DTN launched leasing at Vista at Brighton in 2026, adding 233 units.
  • DTN earned Great Place to Work certification for 2025-2026, aiding recruitment.
  • STELLAR Broadband partnership upgrades DTN communities with fiber and smart-home services, improving retention.

What critics are saying

  • Phoenix Lofquist-Deyoung's 2024 federal suit exposed harassment and retaliation claims against DTN Management.
  • Tenant complaints on apartmentratings.com and labor disputes can pressure occupancy and hiring.
  • If Michigan housing demand softens, DTN's concentrated local portfolio faces refinancing and valuation stress.

What makes DTN Management unique

  • Lansing-based DTN has owned and managed multifamily housing for over 50 years.
  • DTN pairs local property management with development, acquisition, and long-term ownership.
  • Vista at Brighton, a 233-unit downtown project, shows scale in Michigan housing.

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