Assistant Maintenance - Park Place - Waxahachie, TX

Valiant Residential, LLC•Waxahachie, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Valiant Residential is seeking an Assistant Maintenance employee to assist the maintenance supervisor, maintain the physical integrity of the property, and work with the leasing team to maximize renewal and leasing opportunities. The position is responsible for carrying out duties safely and in accordance with company policies. The Assistant Maintenance also supports resident service requests, property upkeep, preventive maintenance, make-ready tracking, inspections, and emergency coverage.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time experience in apartment maintenance or in a trade requiring basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA refrigerant, transition, and recovery certification.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills to interact effectively with team members, residents, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Own a basic set of hand tools.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and auto insurance.
Ability to work at other locations and travel within major metropolitan areas, with possible overnight stays in other cities.
Ability to work some weekends as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, climb, stoop, and remain at a desk for up to eight hours or more if needed; walk the property for up to eight hours or more in various weather conditions; climb stairs; and lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist the maintenance supervisor and help maintain the physical integrity of the property.
Work with the leasing team to maximize renewal and leasing opportunities.
Handle resident service requests, aiming to complete them within 24 hours; implement and manage the service-request system, schedule the staff on-call rotation, and assist with service as necessary.
Conduct business according to company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including ADA, Fair Housing, and OSHA requirements.
Assist with distributing flyers and other materials.
Keep safety materials current and accessible, monitor the property's condition, and promptly correct unsafe conditions.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, service requests, and the make-ready status of vacant apartments.
Schedule and perform minor and routine maintenance on equipment, and keep tools in excellent condition.
Diagnose and perform minor or routine maintenance and repairs on property systems, equipment, apartments, and common areas, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, irrigation, building components, pool and spa areas, and security systems.
Handle on-call duties when needed and participate in evening, weekend, and holiday emergency standby schedules.
Assist in preparing the property for inspections.
Perform additional duties assigned by the property manager or Regional Community Supervisor.