MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Villa Del Prado

Royal American Companies•Houston, TX

3d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preserving and maintaining the property under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager. The role requires following OSHA standards and company safety policies, maintaining accurate property records, completing scheduled and corrective maintenance, and supporting the upkeep and readiness of apartments, buildings, grounds, and common areas. The technician is expected to communicate regularly with the supervisor, residents, coworkers, and vendors; maintain a professional appearance and attitude; and assist other team members as needed. The position includes day, night, weekend, and on-call scheduling, as well as participation in standby emergency coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Local travel may be required for business. The technician must use appropriate safety equipment, conduct hazard assessments before tasks, and follow restrictions on work involving Freon systems unless properly certified.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience preferred.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot them.
Ability to read and follow service requests and provide written responses and reports in accordance with company procedures.
Ability to understand manuals, instructions, warning labels, and other printed materials relevant to the work.
Ability to work under time constraints and complete tasks within a reasonable timeframe.
Have and use tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance, with experience using specific tools and equipment.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, residents, and vendors.
Ability to travel independently for property business; government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license if required by management based on location, property, or business needs.
Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and move large appliances using a hand truck.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, hand-held drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely ascend and descend various types of ladders without assistance.
Ability to tolerate normal exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to safely access all areas of the property grounds, including multilevel structures, with or without an elevator.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently and possibly for extended periods.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures, including completing hazard assessments and using appropriate safety equipment.
Complete required safety training.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in standby emergency coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartment units, buildings, and common areas and perform repairs and janitorial assistance.
Maintain the grounds according to the procedures manual.
Provide training to employees or colleagues from other communities as needed.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the supervisor at least twice daily.
Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, coworkers, or residents.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Monitor maintenance-related vendor contractual obligations and inform the Community Manager of incidents of non-compliance.
Troubleshoot HVAC systems and repair items such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors; do not perform Freon-system work unless properly certified, and never vent Freon into the atmosphere.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and ensure adequate lighting.
Perform light electrical repairs, light plumbing work, glass, tile, screen, drapery, and lock repairs, and carpentry tasks.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy, including painting, cleaning appliances, and vacuuming.
Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and window cleaning.
Maintain and repair amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment.
Assist other team members and accept additional tasks as needed.
Travel locally and independently for regular property business when required.