Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • Spring, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance and custodial work to keep the property’s interior and exterior common areas clean and well maintained. The role includes groundskeeping, basic landscaping, breezeway and pool care, assisting with make-ready preparation, and addressing repairs that support the community’s appearance and structural integrity. The technician operates maintenance equipment safely, completes work orders and records updates in the computer system, responds to emergency and after-hours assignments, and reports supply needs while maintaining an organized shop. This on-site position involves outdoor work and a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends as business needs require.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• General knowledge of skilled trades, including construction/installation, repair and maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make-ready work.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• Ability to push or pull items, reach overhead, bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see plants, weeds, and pests and read computer screens; ability to hear and understand communications and detect sounds such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, and to lift heavier items with team members or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment, as well as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• A flexible schedule is required, with hours that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as required by local, state, and federal law.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

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, such as picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, blowing 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 with make-ready unit preparation, including removing trash from vacant apartments.
• Safely operate 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 chemical 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.
• Comply 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 on-site at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage 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 company match.
• Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs and Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED