Maintenance Technician

Open Management; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Open Management is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician at our manufactured housing community in Jackson, Michigan. The role involves responding to tenant maintenance requests, performing routine and preventative repairs, completing unit turns, and maintaining grounds and common areas.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, basic maintenance knowledge, and construction experience. English proficiency is required to follow directions and communicate with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level knowledge of basic maintenance preferred.
• Construction experience desired.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow instructions and communicate with team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to tenants' maintenance requests.
• Perform property maintenance including cleaning, painting, and upkeep of interiors and exteriors.
• Complete unit turns with cleaning and basic repairs.
• Assist with landscaping and seasonal tasks as needed.
• Install and connect appliances such as stoves and refrigerators.
• Move supplies on site and maintain site cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Basic maintenance knowledge

Construction experience

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

At Open Management, we own and operate manufactured housing communities across the United States with a mission to redefine property management and improve affordable housing. We take a hands-on approach that puts residents first, delivering safe, welcoming communities where comfort and connection thrive. Our experienced team manages everything from leasing and maintenance to financial reporting and resident relations, with a focus on transparency, innovation, and long-term relationships. Guided by our core values—Trust and Integrity, Level 10 Leadership, Extreme Ownership & Collaboration, Relentless Improvement, and Level 10 Customer Service and Professionalism—we are building stronger communities and seeking team members who share our commitment to excellence.

This is not a passive environment. Our teams are expected to take ownership, drive results, and solve problems at the root. We operate with an ownership mindset, approaching every property as if our name is on the deed. Whether you’re working onsite or supporting from a central role, your work directly impacts performance.

We invest heavily in process, reporting, and technology so our teams can operate efficiently and make informed decisions.

Our culture is grounded in a clear set of values that guide how we work every day:

1. Trust and Integrity: we do what we say and operate transparently
2. Excellence as the Standard: we consistently raise the bar
3. Relentless Improvement: we are always looking for a better way
4. Extreme Ownership & Collaboration: we take responsibility and operate as one team
5. World-Class Customer Service & Professionalism: how we show up matters

If you value clear expectations, measurable performance, and the opportunity to make a real impact, you’ll do well here.

The Role

Open Management is hiring for a full-time Maintenance Technician at our manufactured housing communityin Jackson, Michigan.

Park maintenance technicians are responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance, including unit turns to maintain the physical integrity of the mobile home park. They conduct home/building maintenance repairs and are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment, and various utility systems. They are also expected to provide excellent customer service to prospective and current residents at all times.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $22.00-24.00/hr

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 4 weeks in your first year
• Company-Paid Holidays: 15 per year
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision (with company-shared coverage)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

What You'll Do

• Respond to tenants' maintenance requests
• Complete property maintenance requirements including, but are not limited to cleaning, painting, interior/exteriormaintenance, lawn maintenance, debris removal, plumbing, electrical work, smoke detector maintenance, repair or replacement of lights, roof repairs, heating/air systems maintenance, appliance repairs, etc.
• Complete unit turns including cleaning, painting, and basic repairs.
• May include:
  • Transport, install, and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and other electrical and gas appliances.
  • Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials to the proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks; stack materials for storage or binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials.
  • Transport equipment, furnishings, and appliances to job sites.
  • Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames.
  • Dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using a pick, shovel, tamper, and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
  • Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile, and plywood. Remove damaged drywall.
  • Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean rooftops, sidewalks, and driveways of leaves and debris. Ensure work-site clean-up.
• Community Support:
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety of common areas and vacant lots.
  • Conduct move-in/move-out inspections and report on needed repairs.
  • Assist with landscaping and seasonal tasks as needed.

What We're Looking For

• A High School diploma or GED required
• Entry-level knowledge of basic maintenance preferred
• Construction experience desired
• Understand, read, write and speak English in order to follow basic instructions, take direction from supervisors, respond to routine questions and communicate effectively with clients, visitors and organization staff

Travel

As part of the job responsibilities, thisposition requires the willingness and ability to conduct local travel as needed. This may involve running errands related to business operations and fulfilling various tasks that contribute to the smooth functioning of the park and tenant’s needs. The extent and frequency of travel will depend on the specific demands of the job and may vary over time.

Disclaimers

This list is not exhaustive of all functions that an employee may be required to perform. Open Management reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential function of their jobs as long as the accommodation does not cause an undue hardship on the organization.

ADA Compliance

Open Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Open Management to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Background Checks

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.