Location: Lansing and Kalamazoo, Michigan Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000/year, based on experience.
Benefits: 401(k) with company match, health insurance, paid time off
Reports to: Director of Property Management
About Flatz Living
Flatz Living operates approximately 1,000 workforce housing units across Lansing and Kalamazoo. We're bringing plumbing in-house to deliver faster response times, higher quality work, and better cost control across our portfolio.
The Role
We're hiring a licensed Master Plumber to lead a three-person in-house plumbing crew serving our Lansing and Kalamazoo properties. You'll own the plumbing function end-to-end: scoping jobs, directing two plumbers, pulling permits, and executing repairs and replacements across our portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants the stability of a single employer without giving up the variety of multi-property work.
What You'll Do
Lead and mentor a two-person plumbing team, assigning daily work and ensuring jobs are completed safely, correctly, and on schedule. Perform and oversee water heater replacements, zone valve repairs and replacements, sewer pipe replacements, water line replacements, sump pump installations, and drain tile work. Diagnose plumbing issues across a range of building types and ages, and recommend repair-versus-replace decisions. Pull permits and ensure all work meets Michigan plumbing code. Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on each job. Coordinate with property managers and maintenance technicians to minimize resident disruption. Manage inventory of parts, tools, and equipment, and flag purchasing needs.
What You Bring
Active State of Michigan Master Plumber license. Minimum 5 years of plumbing experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role. Strong working knowledge of residential and light commercial plumbing systems, including water heaters, hydronic heating components, sewer and water service lines, and sump/drain tile systems. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work in crawlspaces and mechanical rooms, and respond to occasional after-hours emergencies. Multifamily or property management experience is a plus but not required.
