Assistant Maintenance - Hills of Palos Verde - Garland, TX

Valiant Residential, LLC•Garland, TX

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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 role requires carrying out duties safely and in accordance with company policies. The Assistant Maintenance employee helps manage resident service requests, schedules on-call coverage, maintains property and equipment, and supports property inspections. Service requests should be completed within 24 hours whenever possible. The position involves routine and minor maintenance and repairs across apartments and property grounds, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, doors, windows, flooring, roofing, lighting, pool areas, and security systems. The employee must maintain accurate maintenance records, keep safety materials current, promptly address unsafe conditions, and handle on-call and emergency coverage as needed. The role may require travel to other locations, including possible overnight stays.

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 communication skills in English 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.
Ability to walk the property for up to eight hours or more in various weather conditions.
Ability to climb stairs.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification.
Bilingual ability in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist the maintenance supervisor in maintaining the physical integrity of the property and support the leasing team with renewal and leasing opportunities.
Implement and manage the resident service-request system, completing requests within 24 hours whenever possible.
Schedule the staff on-call rotation and assist with service as necessary.
Conduct business in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including ADA, Fair Housing, and OSHA requirements.
Assist in distributing flyers and other materials.
Keep safety materials current and readily accessible, monitor property conditions, and promptly correct unsafe conditions.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, service requests, and make-ready status for vacant apartments.
Schedule and perform minor and routine maintenance on appropriate equipment, and inspect and maintain tools in excellent condition.
Diagnose and perform minor or routine repairs involving electrical and plumbing systems, HVAC, appliances, irrigation, property structures and grounds, flooring, roofing, lighting, doors, windows, boilers, gas and electric fixtures, locks, security systems, pool and spa areas, and related items.
Handle on-call duties whenever needed and participate in evening, weekend, and holiday emergency standby schedules.
Assist in preparing the property for inspections.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the property manager or Regional Community Supervisor.