Assistant Maintenance

The Morgan Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Morgan Group is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician in Houston to uphold safety and high-quality standards across our multifamily communities. You will monitor building systems, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure timely response to service requests.

Join a team that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while providing training, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Adhere to MORGAN’s Maintenance manuals and Team Member Handbook.
• Monitor building systems (fire, electrical, security, elevators) and report hazards.
• Maintain safety standards and OSHA compliance on site.
• Follow procedures for safe handling of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the community and report hazards to the Lead Maintenance.
• Respond to service requests within 24 hours and ensure timely completion.
• Keep vacant units market ready within 7 days.
• Maintain inventory of tools and supplies and keep area organized.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

OSHA compliance

Safety awareness

Job description

This helps us understand how you work best and ensures alignment with the role and our culture.

Why The Morgan Group?

At The Morgan Group, we are more than our 70+ multifamily properties — we are a community built on people. We believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity, from our team members and partners to our residents, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where every idea, perspective, and contribution is valued, and where everyone feels heard and appreciated. Our Core Values are the foundation of our success — they guide how we hire, reward, and evaluate every member of the Morgan team.

Morgan Core Values

We are Self-Starters

• In it to win it
• We take initiative
• Be accountable

One Morgan

• We are team players
• We are inclusive
• No Drama

We Get it Done

• We are reliable
• We are effective

Raise the Bar

• We seek excellence
• We learn from our mistakes
• We strive to improve
• Hold ourselves to high standards

Keep on Truckin’

• Embrace challenges & be optimistic
• We are resilient
• Choose positivity
• We are level-headed

Reputation is Earned Daily

• Do the right thing
• We are honest and have high integrity
• We make good decisions
• Our future depends on it

We attract and retain top talent by offering full-time team members a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support their well-being and success:

• Advancement opportunities
• Training
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose)
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off plans including:
  • Vacation
  • Sick
  • Floating Holiday
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Holiday Schedule
• Referral Bonus Program
• Renewal commissions and Quarterly Bonus Program

How does Morgan Group benefit you?

Joining Morgan Group means more than just a job — it’s a chance to learn, grow, and build a career you’re proud of. From property management and maintenance to construction and development, we provide the tools, training, and team support to help you reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to MORGAN’s Maintenance, Emergency Procedures, Leasing and Marketing, Management and Operations, manuals along with the Team Member Handbook.
• Monitor building systems, fire, electrical, security, elevators, etc. Report all unsafe areas to Lead Maintenance.
• Constantly inspect the community and report hazards to the Lead Maintenance.
• Conduct all work in compliance with OSHA and the MORGAN Operations manual.
• Maintain a workplace that adheres to safety standards.
• Maintain flammable and hazardous materials in a safe and secure area. Responsible for having SDS on all chemicals.
• Assist to maintain all common areas.
• Assist a preventive maintenance program for all building interiors and exteriors including pools, fitness equip. HVAC systems, lighting, etc.
• Respond to all service requests within 24 hours. Ensure that all service requests are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all vacant units are market ready within 7 days.
• Assist to maintain a proper inventory of tools and supplies to maintain property and consistent with property budget.
• Maintain a safe and secure area for property tools and supplies by keeping the area neat and organized on a daily basis.
• Comply with all training requirements set forth for this position.
• Perform all Essential Job Functions of Maintenance Job Descriptions as business dictates.
• Build relationships with all associates in your respective department and with key associates across other departments at MORGAN with whom you’ll be collaborating, including on-site property management personnel.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor, not listed as essential job functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Will need to be on feet (66% to 100%).
• Will need to perform the following physical activities (66% to 100%).

Example:

bend/stoop/squat/kneel

Perform routine maintenance/repair duties such picking up debris.

climb stairs

Routine duties require access to upper floor apartments and interior apartments with multiple levels. Will need to climb and work off a ladder.

push or pull

Move equipment, appliances, and open/close doors.

reach above shoulders

Perform routine maintenance repairs, paint, stock, and remove equipment.

grasp/grip/turning and finger dexterity

Handle maintenance tools, nails, and open/close ladders, perform routine maintenance/repairs, use telephone, pager, 2-way radio.

• Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.) Over 150 lbs Rare need (less than 1%) Between 75 - 150 lbs Occasional need (1% to 33%) Between 25 - 75 lbs Frequent need (33% to 66%) Between 1 - 25 lbs Constant need (66% to 100%)

NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washers, dryers, air conditioning units, abandoned sofas, and refrigerators. Wear Personal Protective Gear such as provided back brace, when necessary.

Vision Requirements:

• Must be able to complete forms, review reports and enter data on the computer.
• Will need to observe areas needing attention/correction.
• Read cautionary labels, respond to written instructions from staff.
• There will be a frequent need to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach.

Hearing, Speaking and Written Requirements:

• Constant requirement to give information and receive instructions from residential management (33% to 66%).
• Ability to read, write and understand English.

Driving Requirements:

• There may be an occasional need to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors (1% to 33%).
• Ability to be on-call and be on the property on short notice.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and car registration if driving for business purposes.

Working Environment:

• Constantly outdoors, in all weather conditions, often for extended periods of time (66%-100%).
• Frequently indoors in all weather conditions that may make the environment uncomfortable (hot in summer, cold in winter). (33% to 100%)
• Occasional exposure to paint fumes, solvents adhesives, etc. (33% -100%). Example – apartment during painting and/or immediately during or after turnover. Team Member must wear Personal Protective Equipment (N-95 Mask), rubber gloves and eye protection, when necessary.
• Occasional need to work in awkward confining positions (1% to 33%).