Assistant Maintenance (EPA Certification required)

CAPSTONE REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC.•Houston, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves completing assigned work orders for resident service requests and preventative maintenance on the property. The Assistant Maintenance will diagnose and repair issues according to established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements. A key responsibility is the "make-ready" process for vacant apartment homes, which includes pre-move-out inspections, creating punch lists, scheduling vendors, obtaining supplies, performing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work. The position also requires managing inventory, tracking supplies, notifying the supervisor of re-ordering needs, and completing documentation accurately and timely. Additionally, the role supports grounds maintenance, common area upkeep, and cost-saving initiatives by prioritizing repairs over replacement and minimizing waste. The Assistant Maintenance will also perform preventative maintenance and is expected to promote a positive image of the apartment community and management company.

Requirements

EPA Certification required
Valid Driver’s License
AC Certification I and II
Minimum Two Years of Apartment Maintenance Preferred
Technical/other training

Responsibilities

Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.
Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways, and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
Perform Preventative Maintenance