Residential Maintenance Tech

Red Oak Management Co Inc; Elsie (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Earned PTO

Earned sick time

11 paid holidays (4 hours per holiday)

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Red Oak Management Co. Inc. seeks a part-time Residential Maintenance Tech to support two small residential communities in Elsie, MI. You will review work orders, prioritize tasks, perform repairs, and keep buildings operating smoothly while ensuring a clean, attractive living environment for residents.

The role includes painting, groundskeeping, basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and drywall repairs. Strong communication and independent work ethic are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with painting
• Experience with groundskeeping
• Experience with light HVAC repairs
• Experience with basic plumbing
• Experience with basic electrical work
• Experience with drywall repair
• Excellent communication skills
• Trustworthy and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Review resident work orders and prioritize tasks by urgency.
• Perform repairs and maintenance across two buildings in Elsie, MI.
• Prepare vacated apartments for new residents and maintain common areas.
• Address painting, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and basic HVAC needs as required.

Skills

Paint­ing

Groundskeeping

Light HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Drywall repair

Communication

Independent work

Job description

What if your maintenance skills could make a real impact in your community? At Red Oak Management Co. Inc., that's exactly what happens.

We're searching for a part-time Residential Maintenance Tech to support two small residential communities in Elsie, MI. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, values meaningful relationships, and takes pride in maintaining homes that residents can count on.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range:

• $20-$25/hour depending on experience

Schedule:

• Part-Time

Benefits Include:

• 401(k)
• Earned PTO
• Earned sick time
• 11 paid holidays (4 hours per holiday)
• Flexible schedule

If you're ready to put your talents to work in a rewarding role where your contributions truly matter, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THIS RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE TECH ROLE

Your day begins by reviewing resident work orders and prioritizing tasks based on urgency, ensuring each request is handled promptly and professionally. As you move throughout the property, you'll complete repairs, tackle maintenance projects, prepare recently vacated apartments for new residents, and keep both buildings operating smoothly from the inside out. Whether you're touching up paint, repairing drywall, addressing a plumbing issue, maintaining curb appeal, or helping prevent future maintenance concerns, you'll play a critical role in preserving the quality of the community. Through every task, you'll help create a clean, attractive, and comfortable place that residents are proud to call home.

This is a part‑time position overseeing maintenance operations for two small residential buildings in Elsie, MI. The role offers flexibility while providing the opportunity to maintain consistency, ownership, and responsibility across both properties.

OUR COMPANY

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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE TECH

Our company is searching for someone that is self‑motivated, reliable professional who enjoys hands‑on work and takes pride in maintaining a welcoming environment for residents. You might be perfect for this position if you can also meet the following qualifications:

• Prior experience with painting
• Prior experience with groundskeeping
• Experience with light HVAC repairs
• Experience with basic plumbing
• Experience with basic electrical work
• Experience with drywall repair
• Excellent communication skills
• Trustworthy and able to work independently

We're especially excited to meet candidates who have apartment maintenance experience, affordable housing experience, and training in Fair Housing maintenance best practices.

BUILD SOMETHING BETTER WITH RED OAK MANAGEMENT

If you can complete the job as explained and meet the qualifications listed above, this is the perfect position for you!

Must have the ability to pass a background check.