Senior Floating Maintenance Technician (Second Shift)
About The Position
The Senior Floating Maintenance Technician provides skilled, proactive maintenance and repair support across multiple Fairfield Residential communities in the Houston, Texas market. The role involves local travel between properties, supported by a monthly auto allowance, and is suited to an experienced technician who can work independently and handle varied maintenance tasks. The scheduled second-shift hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with flexibility for weekends and on-call hours to address emergencies. The technician maintains property standards and resident satisfaction by completing repairs and preventive maintenance, inspecting properties, handling service requests, preparing units for new residents, and maintaining accurate maintenance records and inventory tracking. Work includes HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliance repairs, and grounds maintenance and cleaning. The position requires multifamily or residential maintenance experience, HVAC certification, a Certified Pool Operator license, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- HVAC certification required (Type II or EPA Universal).
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- 3–5+ years of multifamily or residential maintenance experience.
- Experience with disaster preparedness and response.
- Hands-on apartment maintenance experience troubleshooting various systems.
- Strong diagnostic and repair skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and appliances.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- General computer skills, including operating a mobile device.
- Superior customer service skills, including the ability to manage difficult customers and situations.
- Ability to work the later regular schedule and flexibility to work weekends and on-call hours for emergency services.
- Ability to travel throughout the region; reliable transportation is crucial.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliance, and HVAC repairs and maintenance.
- Conduct regular property inspections to identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
- Perform general maintenance and cleaning of grounds.
- Complete assigned service requests efficiently, prioritizing them according to urgency and community needs.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and inventory tracking.
- Prepare units promptly and effectively for new residents.
- Adhere to safety standards and applicable compliance requirements.
- Travel to various properties throughout the Houston-area region.
- Provide emergency services as needed, including through weekend and on-call availability.
Benefits
- Monthly auto allowance to support regional travel.
- Paid time off, including sick days.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off for volunteering activities (optional).
- Matched 401(k).
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Life insurance.
- Training, coaching, and mentoring for career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
