Apartment Maintenance Technician - Growth, Benefits & PTO

Preferred Apartment Communities; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with employer match

Associate apartment discount

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to service rental communities, repair appliances, and keep facilities safe and operational. You will respond to resident requests, perform preventive tasks, and coordinate with vendors to maintain high living standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of maintenance experience, refrigeration certification or plan to obtain within 90 days, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift heavy loads and work from

Qualifications

• 1–3 years maintenance experience with strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, move 300‑lb items on wheels, climb 40‑ft ladders, and use hand tools, test equipment, and hand trucks.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requests including repairs to appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and general community facilities.
• Respond to emergency calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays to resolve urgent maintenance issues.
• Prepare vacant units by completing all tasks required to make apartments rent‑ready.
• Maintain facilities and inventory by keeping shops organized, stocking parts, and ensuring all amenity areas remain clean and operational.
• Provide resident support through professional communication, addressing complaints, delivering notices, and assisting with resident events.
• Handle administrative and contractor tasks such as logging service requests, updating databases, and monitoring vendor performance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

Refrigeration certification Type II/Universal

Job description

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to service rental communities, repair appliances, and keep facilities safe and operational. You will respond to resident requests, perform preventive tasks, and coordinate with vendors to maintain high living standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of maintenance experience, refrigeration certification or plan to obtain within 90 days, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift heavy loads and work from