Affordable Property Maintenance Tech

Red Oak Management Co Inc; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Oak Management Co. Inc. in Muskegon, MI is seeking a full-time Affordable Property Maintenance Tech to maintain and improve our affordable housing communities. You will handle resident requests and day-to-day maintenance tasks.

The role emphasizes reliability, ability to lift and use basic tools, and collaboration with site management to keep properties safe, clean, and welcoming for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or residential maintenance is required.
• Able to self-motivate and work independently.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, stand, and climb as part of daily duties.
• Fair Housing training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident work orders and complete repairs promptly.
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents (unit turns).
• Conduct routine property inspections.
• Collaborate with site management to preserve curb appeal and keep a clean, safe community.
• Ensure residents have a welcoming place to call home.

Skills

Experience in facilities / residential

Self-motivate

Lifts/pushes/pulls/stands/climbs

Job description

Red Oak Management Co. Inc. is seeking a full-time Affordable Property Maintenance Tech in Muskegon, MI to help maintain and strengthen the communities we proudly serve. If you're looking for a place where your hard work is appreciated and your contributions truly matter, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT

For more than 40 years, Red Oak Management has been committed to creating affordable housing communities that enhance the lives of residents throughout Michigan. Founded in 1984 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, our organization has grown into a respected industry leader while maintaining the family-focused values that guided us from the beginning. As a founding member of the Michigan Rural Housing Council, we have remained dedicated to improving housing accessibility and building communities where people feel welcome and supported. For employees, this translates into a workplace built on trust, stability, collaboration, and purpose. We believe our success is driven by the people we employ, which is why we strive to provide a supportive environment where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. At Red Oak, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a team that works together, celebrates accomplishments, and takes pride in making a positive difference every day.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN AN AFFORDABLE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TECH

• Experience in facilities or residential maintenance
• Ability to self-motivate
• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, stand, and climb

Preferred candidates will have Fair Housing training or certification, a customer-first mindset, and experience in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, or other skilled trades.

DAY-TO-DAY

In this Affordable Property Maintenance Tech role, you will serve as an essential part of the community experience by responding to resident work orders, completing repairs, and ensuring maintenance concerns are resolved promptly and professionally. Your day will include preparing vacant apartments for new residents through unit turns, conducting routine inspections throughout the property, and proactively identifying opportunities to maintain and improve community standards. As you move throughout the property, you'll collaborate with site management, help preserve curb appeal, and ensure residents enjoy a clean, safe, and welcoming place to call home. Every task you complete contributes to the quality of life of our residents and the continued success of the community.

Must have the ability to pass a background check.