Senior Maintenance Technician - Northshore

About the role

A Senior Maintenance Technician is needed at the Northshore property in Austin, Texas. The role performs technical and mechanical work so that the buildings, grounds, amenities and common areas of the property meet the company's standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety and functionality. The position is full time.

Key responsibilities

• Complete work orders from resident service requests and preventative maintenance by diagnosing problems and repairing them according to policies, safety standards and code requirements.
• Carry out the make-ready process for vacant apartments: pre-move-out inspection, punch list, scheduling vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, finishing maintenance tasks and inspecting completed work.
• Track inventory of materials and tools, return unused items and notify the maintenance supervisor of re-order needs.
• Complete documentation and paperwork accurately so service requests can be tracked.
• Help maintain grounds, common areas 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 correctly.
• Take part in safety meetings, OSHA and other safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly.
• Periodically check contractor and vendor work, and help with routine 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, and to lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with assistance.
• Flexible schedule including call-outs on evenings, weekends and holidays; occasional travel to other properties or training.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $25.00 - $28.00, with possible weekly, monthly or quarterly bonuses for onsite property positions.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, with low employee medical costs.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 11 paid holidays, plus birthday off after 1 year.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 6 months, paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Onsite housing discount, employee assistance program and additional insurance plans.