Apartment Maintenance Assistant - On-Call & Safety-Focused

Valiant Residential; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free health insurance options

401(k) matching

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Commitment to innovation

Job summary

Valiant Residential is seeking an Assistant Maintenance to support the maintenance supervisor and maintain property integrity. You will work with the leasing team to maximize renewals and leasing opportunities, while prioritizing safety and adherence to company policies.

The role requires at least two years of maintenance experience, EPA certification, and a valid drivers license. You will handle service requests, routine repairs, and coordinate on-call shifts as part of a collaborative team in

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in apartment maintenance or a trade involving basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, or HVAC.
• EPA refrigerant certification (EPA 608) required/preferred.
• Strong verbal and written English; Spanish bilingualism a plus.
• Own a basic set of hand tools.
• Valid drivers license with good driving record and insurance.
• Ability to travel within metropolitan areas and occasional overnight stays.
• Willingness to work some weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident service requests within 24 hours.
• Manage system for handling resident service requests and on-call rotation.
• Adhere to company policies and all applicable laws (ADA, Fair Housing, OSHA).
• Distribute flyers and materials as needed.
• Keep safety materials current and property conditions up-to-date.
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance, service requests, and make-ready status of vacant units.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment; inspect and maintain tools.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and related systems daily.
• Assist in standby emergency coverage and property inspections.
• Support the property manager/Regional Supervisor with additional duties.

Skills

People skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification (plus)

Tools

Hand tools

EPA certification

Job description

Valiant Residential is seeking an Assistant Maintenance to support the maintenance supervisor and maintain property integrity. You will work with the leasing team to maximize renewals and leasing opportunities, while prioritizing safety and adherence to company policies.

The role requires at least two years of maintenance experience, EPA certification, and a valid drivers license. You will handle service requests, routine repairs, and coordinate on-call shifts as part of a collaborative team in