Assistant Maintenance - The Century at Katy - Katy, TX

Valiant Residential, LLC•Katy, TX

8h•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. The Assistant Maintenance handles and helps manage resident service requests, aiming to complete them within 24 hours, schedules on-call staff rotations, maintains property safety and maintenance records, and performs routine upkeep and repairs across a broad range of building systems and amenities. The position also includes on-call and emergency coverage, inspection preparation, and other duties assigned by the property manager or Regional Community Supervisor. The role requires at least two years of full-time apartment maintenance experience or relevant trade experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, EPA refrigerant certification, a basic set of hand tools, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work some weekends and travel to other locations. Physical duties include walking the property in various weather conditions, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

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 responsibilities at other locations and travel within major metropolitan areas, potentially including overnight stays.
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 and lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

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.
Complete resident service requests within 24 hours whenever possible and help manage the service-request system.
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 accessible, monitor property conditions, and promptly correct unsafe conditions.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, service requests, and the make-ready status of vacant apartments.
Schedule and perform minor and routine maintenance on appropriate equipment, and inspect and maintain tools.
Diagnose and perform minor or routine maintenance and repairs on building systems, apartments, and property amenities, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, irrigation, structural components, flooring, roofing, doors, windows, locks, security systems, pool areas, and related fixtures.
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.