Apartment Maintenance Technician

Red Oak Management Co Inc; Benzonia (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mileage benefits

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Red Oak Management Co. Inc. in Benzonia, MI is seeking a full-time Apartment Maintenance Technician. You'll handle resident work orders, basic plumbing, drywall, painting, and light HVAC, helping keep our community safe and inviting.

This role offers an hourly wage of $22-$26 based on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and a weekend on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience including painting, groundskeeping, light HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drywall work.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with residents and team members.
• Trustworthy with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle resident work orders, drywall repairs, plumbing, painting and light electrical tasks.
• Prepare recently vacated apartments for new residents and maintain curb appeal.
• Assist with groundskeeping and building appearance, supporting property improvements.
• Contribute to a community-focused environment and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Excellent communication

Independent work

Job description

Are you the kind of person who can't walk past a problem without fixing it? Do you take pride in seeing the results of your work and knowing you've made someone's day a little easier? Red Oak Management Co. Inc. is looking for a full-time Apartment Maintenance Technician to join our team in Benzonia, MI. If you're ready for a rewarding career where your skills are valued, your independence is trusted, and your work has a lasting impact on an entire community, we want to hear from you.

More Than a Paycheck. A Career You Can Feel Good About.

At Red Oak Management, you'll enjoy the stability of a full-time position earning $22-$26/hour based on experience, along with a benefits package designed to support both your professional and personal life. We believe great employees deserve great support, which is why we offer flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance, paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, group and supplemental life insurance options, mileage benefits for Housing Maintenance Technicians, and a team-oriented culture built on support, respect, and collaboration. You'll work alongside people who genuinely care about one another, take pride in their communities, and appreciate the meaningful difference maintenance professionals make every day. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are noticed and your career can grow, this is your opportunity.

THE TYPE OF CANDIDATE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Prior maintenance experience including painting, groundskeeping, light HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drywall work, or equivalent transferable experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Trustworthy with the ability to work independently

Preferred candidates will have training in Fair Housing best practices for maintenance professionals and certifications in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or another skilled trade. If you can meet the requirements above, keep reading to find out what your day entails!

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS AN APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

As our Apartment Maintenance Technician, you'll spend your days helping create a community that residents are proud to call home. You might start the morning completing resident work orders, tackling everything from drywall repairs and minor plumbing issues to painting and light electrical work. Throughout the day, you'll help prepare recently vacated apartments for new residents, ensuring every detail is ready for move-in day. You'll also contribute to property improvement projects, assist with groundskeeping, maintain building appearance and functionality, and help preserve the curb appeal that creates a welcoming first impression. Every task you complete directly impacts resident satisfaction and helps keep our community operating at its best.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from approximately 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with participation in a weekend on-call rotation to address maintenance emergencies when needed.

A COMPANY BUILT ON PURPOSE, PEOPLE, AND COMMUNITY

Since opening our doors in 1984 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, Red Oak Management has grown from a small, mission-driven team into a recognized leader in affordable housing. What began as a commitment to creating safe, welcoming communities has become a legacy of service, growth, and genuine care for the people who call our properties home. As a founding member of the Michigan Rural Housing Council, we've played a key role in improving housing accessibility across the state. When you work at Red Oak, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a family that values teamwork, stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

YOUR NEXT GREAT OPPORTUNITY STARTS HERE

Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly, making it simple to take the first step toward your future with Red Oak Management.

Must have the ability to pass a background check.