Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • San Antonio, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance work and maintaining the cleanliness of interior and exterior common areas at the property. The role includes custodial and grounds work, basic landscaping, assisting with make-ready preparation and pool maintenance, and completing repairs that preserve the community’s appearance and structural integrity. The technician responds to emergency on-call and after-hours assignments, completes maintenance tasks and work orders within 24–48 hours, updates records in the computer system, and reports supply needs while keeping the shop organized. The role is based on site, includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements, and requires a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends as business needs require.

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 walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• Ability to push or pull items and reach overhead; bending, stooping, or kneeling may be required.
• Manual dexterity and ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to see to identify plants, weeds, and pests and to read computer screens.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer, and to detect sounds indicating potential issues such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools such as power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers, as well as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.

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 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 in preparing make-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready work.
• 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 onsite 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, and health, wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
• Monthly bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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