Careers in Residential Property Management

The residential property management (RPM) industry is made up of apartment communities full of onsite and offsite teams. These team members include:  

• Community managers 
• Leasing consultants  
• Maintenance & Service technicians  
• Suppliers

Recruit residents, manage their needs & expectations, ensure that their homes & amenities work properly and make apartment communities feel like home. 

With a growing demand for apartments, millions of employees are finding work as onsite team members, who keep residents safe and happy. Find your career and navigate this industry with the information, resources and tools you need to get started. Learn more about: 

• RPM career advantages  

• RPM Careers Hub helps your find local job boards looking for talent 

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  Maintenance Certifications

  These are widely recognized in the multifamily industry and general maintenance fields:

  General Maintenance

  • CAMT — Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician
    Offered through NAA affiliates (MAA can host/partner)

  • EPA 608 (Refrigerant Handling Certification)

  • OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 (General Industry Safety)

  • HVAC Technician Certification

  • Universal HVAC Certification

  • Electrical Technician Certification

  • Plumbing Technician Certification

  • Carpentry / Construction Technology Certificates

  • Welding Certifications (AWS)

  • Apartment Maintenance Safety Training (AMST) – often included in CAMT prep

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  Mississippi Colleges & Trade Programs Providing Maintenance-Related Training

• Hinds Community College – HVAC, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, Welding
• Holmes Community College – HVAC/R, Electrical, Maintenance, Welding
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) – HVAC, Electrical, Maritime Maintenance
• Pearl River Community College – HVAC, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance
• East Central Community College – HVAC, Welding, Basic Maintenance Trades
• Meridian Community College – HVAC, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance
• Itawamba Community College (ICC) – HVAC, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance
• Northwest Mississippi Community College – HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Welding
• Northeast Mississippi Community College – HVAC, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance
• Jones College – HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Welding
  

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  Other Mississippi Training Resources

• Listing of MAA partners and other organizations that offer certifications, online learning, or webinars.
• Chadwell University 
• HD Supply Accelerate™ 
• Hughes Supply

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• Statewide Workforce & Trade Organizations

  • Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF)
    • NCCER Core, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Carpentry Certifications
  • Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES)
    • Career training resources, workforce webinars, apprenticeships
  • Accelerate MS
    • Statewide workforce development programs
    • Grants and training pathways in maintenance-related trades