Assistant Maintenance Manager

RPM Living • Kingwood, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Manager performs the duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the assigned community and assumes the Maintenance Manager’s responsibilities when that manager is unavailable. The role is based on site and involves maintaining the property, coordinating maintenance work, supporting resident well-being, and helping ensure continuity of operations.

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, bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see to perform inspections, read blueprints and schematics, and read computer screens.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the 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 equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools, including power tools, ladders, and lifts, and operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prompt responses 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, and address pending tasks with clear completion expectations.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate status updates and explanations to residents, team members, and supervisors.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, flooring, carpentry, drywall, and exterior maintenance issues.
• Perform sheetrock repairs to maintain the community’s appearance and structural integrity.
• Follow company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental laws.
• Work with maintenance team members, other departments, and external contractors to coordinate property maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance to help avoid issues and maintain property quality.
• Assess property safety and cleanliness and support compliance with regulations and resident well-being.
• Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and keep the shop organized.
• Assume the Maintenance Manager’s responsibilities during their absence, maintaining continuity of maintenance operations and decision-making.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working onsite 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.
• Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, and health, wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED