Assistant Maintenance - Hills of Palos Verde - Garland, TX

Valiant Enterprises•Garland, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Valiant Residential is seeking an Assistant Maintenance 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, procedures, and applicable laws. The Assistant Maintenance supports resident service requests, preventive maintenance, property inspections, and emergency coverage, and may perform additional duties assigned by the property manager or Regional Community Supervisor.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time experience in apartment maintenance or 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 perform 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 ability 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.
Implement and manage the system for handling resident service requests, 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, identify unsafe property conditions, and correct them immediately.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, service requests, and make-ready status of vacant apartments.
Schedule and perform minor and routine maintenance on appropriate equipment.
Inspect and maintain tools in excellent condition.
Diagnose and perform minor or routine maintenance and repairs involving electrical and plumbing systems; HVAC; appliances; irrigation; stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, flooring, roofing, gutters, lights, fireplaces, ceiling fans, gas fixtures and appliances, shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, boilers, locks, security systems, leaks, walls, and pool and spa areas and furniture.
Handle on-call duties when needed and participate in evening, weekend, and holiday emergency coverage schedules.
Assist in preparing the property for inspections.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the property manager or Regional Community Supervisor.