Assistant Maintenance Manager

RPM Living • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Manager carries out duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the assigned community. The role assumes the Maintenance Manager’s responsibilities when the Maintenance Manager is unavailable. This is an on-site position requiring time outdoors and exposure to the elements. Work may also take place in confined spaces, at heights, and in potentially hazardous areas. A flexible schedule is required, including weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays) as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• One year of multifamily maintenance experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience.
• EPA certification required.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• Ability to push or pull items, reach overhead, and bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see for inspections, reading blueprints and schematics, and viewing computer screens.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and through a phone or computer, and to detect sounds that may indicate issues, such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools, including power tools, ladders, and lifts, as well as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPO certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and respond promptly to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments.
• Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24–48 hours, update records in the computer system, address pending tasks, and set clear completion expectations.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate clearly with residents, team members, and supervisors, including status updates and explanations of ongoing work.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair issues involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pools, flooring, carpentry, drywall, and exterior maintenance.
• Perform sheetrock repairs promptly to maintain the community’s aesthetics and structural integrity.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental laws.
• Collaborate with maintenance team members, other departments, and external contractors to support property maintenance and teamwork.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to avoid potential issues and uphold property quality.
• Assess property safety and cleanliness standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and support resident well-being.
• Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.
• Assume the Maintenance Manager’s responsibilities during their absence to maintain continuity of operations and decision-making.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working on-site at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs and Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed