Apartment Maintenance Technician

Megan Properties Management•Andrews, TX

23h

About The Position

The Apartment Maintenance Technician performs routine and minor maintenance and repairs at the property, tracks work orders for occupied and vacant apartments and amenities, and helps maintain the site in good physical condition. The role includes responding to service requests promptly, prioritizing health and safety issues, documenting completed work, identifying potential problems, and communicating maintenance needs to the Property Manager. The technician conducts interior and exterior inspections, helps prepare vacant apartments for new residents, supports unit and property inspections, coordinates materials and supplies within the site’s annual budget, and monitors independent contractors. The role also involves maintaining grounds and shop organization, promoting positive relations with residents and colleagues, and completing special projects as assigned. The schedule must be flexible to accommodate after-hours and weekend emergencies. Reliable transportation and passing a background check are required.

Requirements

General maintenance experience, including knowledge of appliance repair, light carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, and drywall and painting.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot maintenance issues and repairs.
Comprehensive knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
Physically able to perform required maintenance duties.
Reliable transportation.
Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Complete service requests in a timely manner, prioritizing health and safety requests.
Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance and repairs professionally and promptly.
Document work performed accurately on service request forms.
Identify potential issues and liabilities and communicate findings to the Property Manager to support proactive maintenance.
Help keep the grounds neat and free of litter.
Flex the work schedule to respond to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
Conduct regular interior and exterior property inspections for regulatory compliance and management standards.
Assist the Property Manager with identifying improvement projects and ongoing maintenance needs.
Accompany the Property Manager during unit inspections; identify maintenance issues, replace HVAC filters, and check fire and safety items and furnished equipment.
Order materials, supplies, parts, and equipment in coordination with the Property Manager and within the site’s annual budget.
Maintain the shop to standards that support efficient assessment of supply inventory.
Assess vacant units and restore them to make-ready condition; coordinate vacant-unit status with the Property Manager.
Monitor independent contractors to ensure work is completed as directed.
Routinely assess site conditions, including HVAC systems, windows, siding, roofs, exterior lighting, water leaks, and breezeways.
Track and complete work orders for occupied and vacant apartments and amenities.
Perform repairs involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC when licensed, carpentry, sheet rocking, painting, and lighting.
Prepare apartments for tours and new resident move-ins, including lock changes, move-out inspections, trash-out, punch-out, and vendor scheduling when needed.
Assist with semi-annual, fire-safety, pest-control, and other property inspections.
Communicate effectively with the Property Manager to support efficient property operations.
Promote positive public relations with residents, coworkers, company staff, and service providers through a good attitude and resident trust.
Support a culture of high-quality service to internal and external customers while adhering to Megan Properties Management Values.
Complete special projects as assigned.