Maintenance Technician - Palms On Lamar

Rainey Property Management•Austin, TX

3d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician at an affordable housing community, you will help ensure the functionality, safety, and comfort of the property. You will handle resident service requests, perform preventative maintenance, prepare vacant units for new residents, and maintain shared spaces and grounds. The role requires responsive, high-quality work and a professional, service-oriented approach with residents, team members, vendors, and guests. You will perform repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliances; document work orders in the property management system; inspect building systems; and identify and report safety hazards. You will also participate in scheduled after-hours emergency on-call coverage. The position involves indoor and outdoor work, physical maintenance tasks, use of tools and equipment, and adherence to safety procedures and required PPE.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of hands-on property maintenance experience.
Strong problem-solving skills across multiple trade areas.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation to report to work as scheduled and respond to emergency on-call maintenance needs.
Ability to perform the physical and environmental requirements of the role, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, and working in outdoor conditions.
Ability to follow safety training, company procedures, and PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

Affordable housing experience.
Training or certification in building systems, HVAC, or trades.
Familiarity with property management systems or work order tracking software.
HVAC certification.
EPA certification for refrigerant handling.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and appliances.
Respond promptly to resident work orders and complete repairs professionally and efficiently.
Diagnose mechanical issues and determine appropriate repair methods.
Replace and install fixtures such as faucets, outlets, lightbulbs, locks, and cabinets.
Address resident concerns professionally, empathetically, and in a timely manner.
Close, edit, and annotate work orders in the property management system to document work and support follow-up.
Inspect HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other property systems regularly.
Complete scheduled preventative maintenance to extend equipment life and minimize breakdowns.
Identify safety hazards and report larger concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
Prepare vacant units for new residents by completing repairs, painting, deep cleaning, and appliance checks.
Conduct final walkthroughs to ensure units meet company standards before move-in.
Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of shared spaces, amenities, and grounds.
Perform light groundskeeping, trash pickup, and seasonal upkeep as needed.
Follow OSHA safety protocols and company guidelines for using tools and equipment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours emergency coverage as scheduled.
Watch for hazards or potentially dangerous situations affecting residents, staff, or the public, including issues with pool gates, fencing, lighting, and trip hazards.
Use tools and equipment safely, including hand tools, gas-powered tools, blowers, power washers, brooms, ladders, scrub brushes, and cleaning solvents, while using required PPE.
Maintain reliable transportation to report to work and respond to emergency on-call needs.
Maintain professionalism, courtesy, and diplomacy with residents, team members, vendors, and guests, and meet service standards that support resident satisfaction.