Maintenance Technician - The Veranda at Centerfield
Preferred Apartment Communities · Houston, TX · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Assist in all maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, and amenity area maintenance for the apartment community.
- Completes maintenance work orders for residents (service appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, minor electrical, gate systems, pool operations, etc.).
- Responds and resolves emergency maintenance requests for after business hours calls (weeknights, weekends, and holidays).
- Prepares vacant apartments to make rent ready.
- Performs preventative maintenance work.
- Keeps the maintenance shop clean and organized; maintains adequate stock/inventory of parts for equipment, appliances, etc.
- Interacts directly with residents.
- Maintains logbooks and databases; enters service requests and status updates into database.
- Aids in monitoring contractors’ work performance.
- Supports the Maintenance Manager in meeting budget responsibilities.
- Follows and promotes company policies and procedures.
- Makes Customer Service a priority.
- If the property does not have a housekeeper, performs light cleaning duties such as cleaning models, club houses, leasing office, emptying trash, cleaning the grounds and amenity areas, etc.
- Maintains (clean, orderly, and in working conditions) all amenity areas (pool, compactors, weight rooms, parking decks, etc.).
Qualifications
- 1-3 years maintenance experience (apartment maintenance experience preferred)
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Budget or basic business finance helpful.
- Refrigeration certification (type 2 or universal) or obtain in the first 90 days of employment.
- Valid driver's license (free from major moving violations) and dependable transportation.
- Must be able to use various hand tools and test equipment.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to push and pull up to 300 pounds on wheels.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders of up to 40 feet in height.
- Must be able to use a hand-truck.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to use various hand tools and test equipment.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to push and pull up to 300 pounds on wheels.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders of up to 40 feet in height.
- Must be able to use a hand-truck.
Benefits
- Generous PTO program
- 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
- Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
- 401k with exceptional employer match
- Associate Apartment Discount
- Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
- Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs