Apartment Maintenance Technician - Villages of Cypress Creek

AIR Communities•Houston, TX

20h•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

AIR Communities is hiring an Apartment Maintenance Technician to provide maintenance and repair services at its Villages of Cypress Creek community. The role uses technology and organized maintenance processes to help technicians respond efficiently to resident needs and prepare apartments for incoming residents. With general direction, the technician completes apartment turns, resident-requested repairs, and routine maintenance. Work may include troubleshooting and repairing or replacing plumbing, basic electrical components, HVAC equipment, and appliances. Depending on skills and community needs, the technician may also guide or train other technicians, assist with vendor quality, and conduct move-in or move-out inspections. Responsibilities may vary with the community, mechanical systems, and season. The role requires at least two years of maintenance experience, proficiency in at least two technical trades, and a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, on-call shifts, and, depending on needs and seasonality, seven-day work weeks. The stated compensation is $24–$25 per hour, with the rate determined in relation to the candidate’s skills and experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a facilities or building environment.
Proficient skills in at least two technical trades, such as plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, HVAC, or carpentry.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, possible seven-day work weeks depending on community needs and seasonality, and on-call shifts at least one week per month.
Reliable transportation to respond to emergency service requests while on call after hours.
Ability and willingness to move heavy equipment and machinery.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience in a facilities or building environment.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service to residents and assistance to team members.
Complete apartment turns according to AIR’s process to prepare apartments for new residents.
Complete resident-requested repairs and routine maintenance with general direction.
Troubleshoot and repair or replace plumbing, basic electrical components, HVAC equipment, and appliances.
May provide technical direction and training to other Maintenance Technicians and support their technical development.
May assist with managing vendor quality.
May perform move-in and move-out inspections.

Benefits

Expected hourly rate of $24.00–$25.00, based on skills and experience.
Monthly customer service satisfaction bonuses of up to $250.
50% rent discount at any AIR Community, subject to application and exclusions.
Career growth opportunities, training, and development programs.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
HSA/FSA plans.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match.
Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
Tuition assistance and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
15 hours of paid community service time annually.
Commuter benefits.
Pet insurance.
Consumer discounts on various products and services.
Ongoing professional development and leadership training.