Assistant Maintenance - Multifamily

Sunridge Management • Alvarado, TX

3d • 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-kept 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 provide consistent operational support and high-quality service.

The technician inspects vacated apartments, identifies make-ready needs, performs general repairs and cleaning, and helps restore apartments to market-ready condition for incoming residents. Duties include work on lighting, locks, faucets, appliances, doors, blinds, fans, windows, shelving, walls, tiles, A/C filters, and other interior or minor exterior items. The position also involves documenting completed work, communicating supply needs, following safety and compliance requirements, and supporting the property team.

Requirements

• Meet the physical requirements of the position and follow directions effectively.
• Typically work 40 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; the 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 specific tasks.
• Wear appropriate footwear; flat-bottom sneakers are not permitted.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in compliance with company policies 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 clean community grounds and deliver resident notices as needed.
• Complete required Grace Hill training on time, participate in skill development, and support safety training and safe work practices.
• Prepare apartments for new residents by replacing or repairing 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-in schedules and provide clean, functional living spaces.
• Promote a safe, clean, and well-maintained community and interact professionally and respectfully with residents.
• 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 tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed