Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • Spring, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance and keeps the interior and exterior common areas of the property clean. The role includes custodial work, groundskeeping, basic landscaping, make-ready support, pool maintenance, equipment operation, and repairs that preserve the community’s appearance and structural integrity. The technician completes work orders and maintenance tasks within 24–48 hours, maintains computerized records, and responds promptly to emergency on-call and after-hours assignments. The role is based on site, includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements, and may involve confined spaces, heights, and potentially hazardous areas. A flexible schedule is required, with weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• General knowledge of skilled trades, including construction and 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching, bending, stooping or kneeling, and occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment, including power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers, and to use a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to work on site outdoors, with exposure to the elements, and potentially in confined spaces, at heights, and in hazardous areas.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without a license may be provided a liability waiver, as applicable.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as required by local and federal state law.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular custodial duties and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed, including picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas and 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 with preparing make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready work.
• 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 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.
• 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 company match.
• Opportunities for 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.
• Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.

What This Job Offers

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