Apartment Maintenance Technician

Megan Properties Management•Bellville, TX

About The Position

The Apartment Maintenance Technician performs routine and minor maintenance and repairs across apartments, amenities, and property grounds. The role prioritizes health and safety requests, completes and documents service requests, identifies potential issues, and communicates with the Property Manager to support proactive maintenance and efficient property operations. The technician inspects property systems and common areas, helps prepare vacant apartments for new residents, coordinates materials and contractors, and assists with property and safety inspections. The position also requires flexibility to respond to after-hours and weekend emergencies.

Requirements

General maintenance experience, including knowledge of appliance repair, light carpentry, plumbing and electrical, and drywall and painting.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot maintenance issues and repairs.
Comprehensive knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
Physical ability to perform maintenance duties as required.
Reliable transportation.
Must pass a background check.
Ability to flex the work schedule to accommodate after-hours and weekend emergencies.

Responsibilities

Complete service requests promptly, prioritizing health and safety requests, and accurately document work performed.
Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance and repairs in a timely and professional manner.
Identify potential issues and liabilities and communicate findings to the Property Manager.
Help keep grounds neat and free of litter and maintain the shop so supply inventory can be assessed quickly.
Perform regular interior and exterior site inspections for regulatory compliance, management standards, and maintenance needs.
Assist the Property Manager in 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 equipment.
Order materials, supplies, parts, and equipment in coordination with the Property Manager and within the site's annual budget.
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 physical aspects of the site, 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 if licensed, carpentry, sheetrock, painting, and lighting.
Prepare apartments for tours and new resident move-ins through lock changes, move-out inspections, trash-out, punch-out, and vendor scheduling when necessary.
Assist with semi-annual, fire safety, pest control, and other property inspections.
Communicate effectively with the Property Manager to support efficient property operations.
Promote good public relations and resident trust with residents, coworkers, company staff, and service providers.
Support a high level of service to internal and external customers while adhering to Megan Properties Management Values.
Complete special projects as assigned.