Maintenance Technician ~ Muskegon Affordable Living Complex

Now Hiring: Maintenance Technician – Affordable Living Community

Location: Muskegon, Michigan

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Pay: $19\.50 per hour plus comprehensive benefits and PTO

Help Create a Comfortable Place for our Residents to call Home

Do you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping spaces functional, and welcoming? We’re looking for a

Maintenance Technician

to support a 42-unit Affordable Living Community—ensuring residents have a clean, well-maintained environment to call home.

Do you have building maintenance (plumbing, electrical, dry wall) and grounds keeping experience? This important Maintenance Tech role offers a variety of tasks including snow removal and landscaping, conducting regular inspections and performing preventative maintenance tasks to ensure systems are functioning properly and to avoid potential issues plus ensuring our 42-unit Affordable Living Community and the surrounding grounds and small equipment are safely maintained. Other daily tasks include responding to work order requests and maintaining a comfortable environment for staff, residents and visitors. As needed, guaranteeing vacant units are in move-in ready condition by completing necessary repairs, painting, cleaning, and preparing the unit for new residents.

If you’re dependable, resourceful, and enjoy making a visible impact every day, we’d love to connect.

Why Join Samaritas?

Samaritas is a Michigan-based, faith-driven human services organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Guided by our mission, we create ripple effects of positive transformation through compassion and service.

Join us and be the rock. #BeTheRock

What You’ll Do

As a Maintenance Worker, you’ll play a key role in keeping the property running smoothly and safely:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on building systems, equipment, and units
• Complete work orders efficiently, including light plumbing, electrical, and drywall repairs
• Maintain building interiors and exterior grounds, including lawn care and snow removal
• Prepare and clean vacant apartments for new residents
• Respond to maintenance requests and address issues with minimal supervision
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and materials
• Support general housekeeping and upkeep of shared spaces

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED

preferred

• At least 1 year of general maintenance or handyman experience

preferred

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, drywall, and general repairs
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff, vendors, and contractors
• A customer-service mindset with compassion for individuals in affordable housing communities
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

Additional Requirements

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a good driving record
• Current automobile insurance (personal vehicle may be required for work use)
• Availability for on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays as needed

What to Expect

• A dynamic, hands-on role with a mix of indoor and outdoor work
• Occasional extended hours during emergencies or seasonal needs (like snow removal)
• Opportunity to make a daily impact in residents’ quality of life

Make a Difference Every Day

Your work directly contributes to safe, stable housing for individuals and families. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something meaningful, apply today!