Apartment Maintenance Tech — 5‑Day Turnovers & Repairs

Dream Live Prosper Communities; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Learning incentives

Volunteer Time Off

Well-being programs

Company events

Self-improvement tools

Job summary

Dream Live Prosper Communities is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Houston, TX to maintain building safety and comfort. You will lead a hands-on team, address resident requests, and manage plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and appliance repairs while keeping costs in check.

You’ll also prepare vacant apartments within 5 days, mentor staff, and ensure on-call coverage. This role emphasizes problem-solving, communication, and coordination with vendors and residents.

Qualifications

• Must have HVAC certification.
• Experience in plumbing repair.
• Ability to turn apartments in 5 days.
• Experience in electric repairs.
• Appliance repair skills.
• Proficiency in plaster/drywall repair.
• Strong painting skills.
• Experience in lock replacement.
• Familiarity with apartment unit turnovers in old and new buildings.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle for daily work assignments and on-call rotation.
• Possession of own basic tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with budgeting and cost control principles.
• Practical communication skills for interactions with team members, vendors, and residents.
• Familiarity with property management operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to residents, exceeding expectations.
• Address resident maintenance and service requests promptly.
• Identify and resolve hazardous property conditions.
• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in within 5 days, including repairs and replacements.
• Perform maintenance tasks including HVAC, painting, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs.
• Maintain grounds and ensure cleanliness.
• Respond to emergency calls when on-call.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and manage budgets effectively.
• Respond to resident requests within 24 hours.
• Manage maintenance team’s hours, focus, and on-call schedule.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
• Maintain a well-stocked maintenance shop without unnecessary spending.
• Streamline purchasing processes for cost-effective acquisitions.
• Perform technician and groundskeeper duties as needed.
• Efficiently schedule vacancies for 5-day turns.
• Assign service requests for a 24‑hour turnaround.
• Manage security deposit dispositions and attend meetings as required.

Skills

HVAC certification

Plumbing repair

Electrical repairs

Appliance repair

Plaster/drywall repair

Painting

Lock replacement

Budgeting and cost control

Problem-solving

Communication

Property management familiarity

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Dream Live Prosper Communities is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Houston, TX to maintain building safety and comfort. You will lead a hands-on team, address resident requests, and manage plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and appliance repairs while keeping costs in check.

You’ll also prepare vacant apartments within 5 days, mentor staff, and ensure on-call coverage. This role emphasizes problem-solving, communication, and coordination with vendors and residents.