MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Villa Del Prado

Royal American Management•Houston, TX

11d•$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 compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies, professional conduct, reliable attendance, effective communication, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The technician performs property inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, unit preparation, groundskeeping, and custodial work, and may assist with other tasks as requested. The position is full-time, based at Villa Del Prado in Houston, Texas, and may require local travel as needed for business. The work schedule may include days, nights, weekends, and on-call coverage. The technician must follow safety procedures, complete hazard assessments before tasks, use appropriate safety equipment, maintain accurate maintenance records, and participate in scheduled emergency coverage. Duties include troubleshooting HVAC systems and performing light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and other repairs. Repairs involving Freon-system components are prohibited unless the technician is properly certified; Freon must never be vented into the atmosphere. The role also involves maintaining amenities and common areas, preparing vacant units for re-occupancy, and communicating regularly with the supervisor and with residents, co-workers, and vendors. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience is preferred. The position requires knowledge of property HVAC units, familiarity with maintenance tools and equipment, the ability to read and respond to service requests and manuals, basic computer literacy, and proficiency in English. Physical duties include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, moving appliances with a hand truck, using hand and power tools, climbing ladders, and accessing property areas in varied conditions and weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience preferred.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot them.
Knowledge of maintenance requirements for the property and possession of tools needed to complete assignments.
Experience using tools and equipment generally associated with multi-family apartment maintenance.
Ability to read, understand, and follow service requests, manuals, instructions, labels, and other printed materials, and to complete written or typed responses and reports.
Ability to work within time constraints and complete tasks in a reasonable timeframe.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, and vendors.
Excellent attendance and communication skills, professionalism, and ability to build lasting business relationships.
Government-issued state ID, or valid driver's license if required by management based on location, property, or business needs.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and move large appliances using a hand truck.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, handheld drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely climb and descend ladders unassisted and access all areas of the property's grounds, including multilevel structures, in varying grounds and weather conditions.
Ability to tolerate normal exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently and possibly for long 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, company safety policies, and required safety training; complete hazard assessments and use appropriate safety equipment.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, inspections, and inventories.
Participate in standby emergency schedules, including evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartment units, buildings, and common areas and perform repairs and janitorial assistance.
Maintain property 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 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 items such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors; do not perform Freon-system repairs unless properly certified, and never vent Freon into the atmosphere.
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and that area lighting is adequate.
Perform light electrical repairs, light plumbing work, and repairs to glass, tile, screens, draperies, locks, doors, windows, shelves, and floors.
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 team members and accept other tasks and responsibilities as requested.
Travel locally for regular property business as needed.