MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Chapman Crossings

Royal American Companies•Houston, TX

4d•$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 maintenance records, completing scheduled and preventative maintenance, inspecting and repairing units and common areas, maintaining grounds and amenities, preparing vacant apartments for occupancy, and providing custodial assistance. The technician may also support employees at other communities and take on other assigned duties. The position includes standby emergency coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Technicians perform light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, appliance, and other repairs, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment. On-site maintenance staff must not perform work on components involving Freon unless properly certified, and Freon must never be vented into the atmosphere. The role involves regular communication with supervisors, residents, co-workers, and vendors; travel for property business; and maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience preferred.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot them.
Ability to read, understand, and follow service requests and provide written or typed responses and reports according to company procedures.
Ability to understand manuals, instructions, warning labels, and other printed materials.
Ability to work under time constraints and complete tasks within a reasonable timeframe.
Possess and have experience using tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy and ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, and vendors.
Ability to travel independently for property business; a government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license may be required by management depending 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, handheld drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely ascend and descend 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 access all areas of the property grounds in varying grounds and weather conditions, including multilevel structures, with or without an elevator.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, potentially for long periods.
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards, company safety policies, and required safety training; complete a hazard assessment before beginning tasks and use appropriate safety equipment.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in the standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment in accordance with 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 with the supervisor at least twice daily, verbally and in writing, and report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, co-workers, or residents.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Monitor maintenance-related contractual obligations and inform the Community Manager of vendor non-compliance incidents.
Troubleshoot HVAC systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors, while observing restrictions on work involving Freon.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and maintain adequate lighting.
Perform light electrical, plumbing, glass, tile, screen, drapery, lock, and carpentry repairs.
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 other assigned tasks, including duties not strictly related to repair and maintenance.
Travel independently for regular property business.