Lead Maintenance Technician - Lofts at Hartsook

Texas Inter Faith Management•Houston, TX

About The Position

Texas Inter-Faith Management/40i, a nonprofit organization affiliated with The Inter-Faith Group, is seeking a full-time Lead Maintenance Technician for one of its properties. The organization’s mission is to create quality affordable housing and provide supportive services to families. Team members are expected to uphold the core values of Stewardship, Hard-Working, Well-Respected, Innovation, and Neighborly Cooperation while fostering positive relationships with residents, colleagues, partners, vendors, and community stakeholders. The technician maintains a safe, clean, welcoming, and functional property, including residential units, common areas, building interiors, exterior areas, grounds, and amenities. The role performs resident service requests, repairs, preventive maintenance, and apartment make-ready and turnover work. A current HVAC certification and hands-on multifamily maintenance experience are required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, eight-hour shifts, with on-call responsibilities, weekend availability, and possible overtime as needed.

Requirements

Previous experience as an Apartment Maintenance Technician, Make-Ready Technician, Maintenance Assistant, or in a similar maintenance role.
Hands-on experience with plumbing, electrical repairs, painting, appliance repair, drywall, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
Current HVAC certification.
Knowledge of HVAC systems and applicable EPA requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine appropriate repairs.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to prioritize and complete work orders in a timely manner.
Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, vendors, and management.
Ability to participate in an on-call schedule and report to the property on short notice when needed.
Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and vehicle registration required when driving for business purposes.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with apartment make-ready and unit turnover is strongly preferred.
Previous apartment, multifamily, residential, or commercial maintenance experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repairs throughout residential units, common areas, building interiors, and exterior areas.
Complete resident service requests accurately and promptly, with a goal of responding within 24 hours.
Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, HVAC systems, drywall, paint, carpentry, cabinets, doors, fixtures, and other building components.
Prepare vacant apartments for new residents by completing make-ready and turnover work according to company standards.
Perform HVAC maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable certification and EPA requirements.
Replace plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, electrical components, and other property equipment as needed.
Complete drywall repairs, interior painting, touch-ups, and other unit preparation work.
Perform basic carpentry repairs, including work on cabinets, doors, and trim.
Assist with preventive maintenance for building interiors and exteriors, HVAC systems, lighting, pools, fitness equipment, and other property systems and amenities.
Inspect building systems and property conditions, including fire, electrical, security, and other safety-related systems, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
Maintain grounds and common areas to company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality.
Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and applicable safety standards.
Properly store and handle flammable, hazardous, and maintenance-related materials.
Maintain an appropriate inventory of maintenance tools, equipment, parts, and supplies.
Communicate professionally and effectively with residents, coworkers, supervisors, vendors, and contractors.
Assist with emergency maintenance and participate in the property’s on-call rotation.
Respond to the property on short notice when necessary for urgent or emergency maintenance needs.
Perform additional maintenance-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.