Maintenance Technician - Carelton Courtyard

About the role

A full-time Maintenance Technician is needed at the Carelton Courtyard in Galveston, Texas. The role covers technical and mechanical work that keeps the buildings, grounds, amenities and common areas of the property clean, safe and functional.

Key responsibilities

• Complete work orders from resident service requests and preventative maintenance, diagnosing problems and repairing them according to policy, safety standards and code requirements.
• Run the make-ready process for vacant apartments: pre-move-out inspection, punch list, scheduling vendors, obtaining supplies, finishing work and inspecting it.
• Track inventory, return unused items and notify the maintenance supervisor of re-order needs.
• Complete service request paperwork accurately and on time.
• Help maintain grounds and amenities: pick up trash, pressure-wash breezeways and pool areas, clean and paint curbs and signage as needed.
• Support cost control by fixing rather than replacing parts and using materials and tools efficiently.
• Take part in safety meetings, OSHA and other safety training, and report accidents promptly.
• Periodically check contractor work and help with property inspections to flag safety and repair concerns.

Required profile

• EPA certification Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling (for certified service technicians).
• All certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
• Valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on property where applicable.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather, lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with help, and work a flexible schedule including call-outs on evenings, weekends and holidays.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $16.50 - $20.00, with possible weekly, monthly or quarterly bonuses for onsite property positions.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 6 months.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 11 paid holidays, plus birthday off after 1 year.
• Onsite housing discount, 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years, paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.