Assistant Maintenance Manager

RPM Living • Carrollton, TX

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Manager maintains and enhances 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 requires work outside, exposure to the elements, and potentially work in confined spaces, at heights, or in hazardous areas. A flexible schedule is required, with weekday, night, and weekend hours, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed to meet business needs.

The position requires troubleshooting and repairing a variety of property maintenance issues, carrying out preventive maintenance, keeping maintenance records, and communicating work status to residents, team members, and supervisors. The Assistant Maintenance Manager also helps ensure property safety, cleanliness, regulatory compliance, and continuity of maintenance operations. The anticipated pay range is listed as $XX–$XX per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• EPA certification is required.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• One year of multifamily maintenance experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience.
• 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 required.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see well enough 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 from team members 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.
• A flexible schedule that includes weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.

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, and address pending tasks with 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 to maintain the community’s aesthetics and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
• Comply 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 help avoid potential issues and uphold property quality.
• Assess property safety and cleanliness standards, comply with regulations, 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 in their absence to ensure 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, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
• Monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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