Assistant Maintenance - Multifamily

Sunridge Management•Addison, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance / Make Ready Technician assists in upholding the physical integrity of a multifamily community by maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role helps preserve property value and resident satisfaction by proactively identifying and resolving property issues under the supervision of the Lead Maintenance Technician. It also includes supporting and mentoring maintenance personnel to promote consistent, high-quality service delivery. The position involves inspecting vacated apartments, documenting make-ready needs, cleaning and preparing units for new residents, completing general maintenance and light repairs, maintaining community grounds, and supporting resident move-in schedules. The technician follows company procedures and applicable laws and safety standards, completes required training, documents work, and reports supply needs. Work is primarily indoors with occasional outdoor tasks. The typical schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., though schedules may vary based on business needs. Occasional weekend availability and scheduled on-call work may be necessary.

Requirements

Meet the physical requirements of the position and follow directions effectively.
Be available for a typical 40-hour workweek, generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; schedule may vary with business needs.
Be available for occasional weekend needs and scheduled on-call work as necessary.
Wear a back-support belt and gloves when dictated by the task.
Wear appropriate footwear; non-flat-bottom shoes are required and flat-bottom sneakers are not permitted.
Be able to work primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor tasks, and in tight or awkward spaces.
Be able to remain on one's feet for most of the shift and frequently bend, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, reach overhead, push, pull, grip, and use tools or equipment.
Regularly lift and carry items weighing 1–50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds, and rarely lift over 100 pounds.
Recognize clean and unclean areas, inspect equipment and cleaning results, see details and spots needing attention, and observe property-wide areas at a distance.
Receive and follow verbal or written instructions; communicate with team members and request supplies or clarification as needed.
Be attentive to surrounding noise when working in shared or high-traffic areas.

Responsibilities

Conduct duties in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing requirements.
Inspect vacated apartments, complete make-ready checklists, and communicate required services to the Senior Maintenance Technician and Property Manager.
Assist with cleaning and trash-out of units, including removing heavy or bulky items when necessary.
Maintain community grounds and deliver resident notices as needed.
Complete required Grace Hill training courses by deadlines and participate in ongoing skill development.
Support safety training and follow safety-first practices.
Perform general maintenance and make-ready work, including repairing or replacing lights, locks, faucets, appliances, doors, blinds, fans, windows, and shelving.
Patch and paint walls, inspect tiles, change A/C filters, and operate carpet-cleaning equipment.
Change apartment and mailbox locks and make keys upon request.
Assist with appliance repairs, replacements, and transfers between units.
Transport paint and equipment from storage and assist with painting and minor exterior maintenance.
Respond to maintenance-team support needs when requested.
Restore apartments to market-ready condition in time for resident move-ins and provide clean, functional, welcoming spaces.
Document inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks completed during the make-ready process.
Report supply and material needs to the Property Manager and/or Senior Maintenance Technician.
Perform work in accordance with safety regulations and property standards and complete other assigned tasks.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities
Low-cost health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Voluntary wellness plans, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
Employee Assistance Program
Financial planning resources
Employer-matched 401(k) plan
PTO and sick time
Paid holidays
Birthday leave
Work anniversary leave