Maintenance Technician

RPM Living•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance and keeping the property's interior and exterior common areas clean. The role includes custodial work, groundskeeping, basic landscaping, assisting with make-ready apartment preparation, pool maintenance, repairs, and completing maintenance tasks and work orders. The position is based on site, includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements, and requires a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
Ability to push or pull items and reach overhead as needed.
Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.
Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
Ability to see well enough to identify plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens.
Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer, and detect sounds indicating potential issues, such as machinery noises or alarms.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be handled with assistance or lifting equipment.
Ability to operate maintenance tools such as power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers, as well as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
Flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends (including Saturdays and Sundays) as needed to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

A valid driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial duties and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
Complete grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, including picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, clearing parking areas and sidewalks, removing debris, and power washing.
Clean breezeways by removing cobwebs and bugs from lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
Perform basic landscaping, including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
Assist in preparing make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready.
Safely operate maintenance equipment, including power washers, backpack blowers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, sweepers, and golf carts.
Assist with pool maintenance and basic pool care, including reading chemicals, making adjustments, backwashing, and cleaning the pool.
Respond promptly to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments.
Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24–48 hours, update records in the computer system, address pending tasks, and set clear completion expectations.
Perform repairs to maintain the community's aesthetics and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental laws.
Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.

Benefits

Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for full-time, regular associates.
Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
401(k) with robust company match.
Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs and multiple Employee Resource Groups.
Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.
Monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.