Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • Conroe, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance and helps maintain the cleanliness of the interior and exterior common areas of the property. The role includes custodial and grounds work, basic landscaping, assisting with apartment make-ready preparation, pool maintenance, repairs, and responding to maintenance requests and emergencies. The technician operates maintenance equipment safely, completes work orders and records updates in the computer system, reports supply needs, and maintains an organized shop. This onsite role involves outdoor work and a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.

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 as needed.
• Ability to 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 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 team members or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• A flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed to meet business needs.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without a license may be provided a liability waiver, as applicable.
• Successful completion of a background check, as required by applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

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 custodial duties throughout the property and maintain common areas by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, including picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, 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.
• Safely operate equipment such as 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 and update records in the computer system.
• Address pending tasks and set clear expectations for completion.
• Perform repairs that maintain the community’s aesthetics and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
• Follow 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 and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.

What This Job Offers

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