Assistant Maintenance Director - Marquis at State Thomas

cwsapartments; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% apartment rental discount (onsite)

20% rental discount (other employees)

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CWS is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Director to blend hands-on maintenance with leadership. You will lead our maintenance team, prepare make-ready apartments, and handle service requests while prioritizing safety and customer service for residents.

The role requires EPA/HVAC certifications and at least 1–2 years in apartment maintenance or related trades, with a valid driver’s license and tools. You will engage with residents, vendors, and leadership to uphold CWS standards.

Qualifications

• EPA, HVAC I & II, CPO and local certifications required
• Minimum 1–2 years full-time apartment maintenance experience or related trade
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required
• Own a basic set of hand tools required

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team and coordinate tasks
• Prepare make-ready apartments
• Complete service requests in a timely manner
• Maintain inventory and organize shop
• Perform common area maintenance
• Participate in preventative maintenance program
• Support resident satisfaction initiatives
• Communicate with residents, vendors, investors and leadership
• Participate in Risk Management and Safety Programs

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Yardi

Reading service requests

Computer literacy

Supervisory/management

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

What’s Your Purpose?

What You Will Do

The Assistant Maintenance Director is a combination of both hands-on maintenance and customer service. While you enjoy the hands-on work of completing service requests, it is your unparalleled leadership that sets your performance apart. Your maintenance, construction or general labor background provides you the skills to handle maintenance tasks, while your customer service skills ensure CWS residents are beyond satisfied.

• CWS Values: You will embrace our core values and set an example to the team by demonstrating these values on a daily basis.

• Make safety a top priorityEnsure that the health, well-being, and safety of our team members, residents, contractors, and yourself is foremost in mind in conducting any and all business activities.

What Your Day Consists Of

• Assist with leading maintenance team
• Prepare make-ready apartments
• Complete service requests
• Maintain inventory and shop organization
• Perform common area maintenance
• Participate in preventative maintenance program
• Participate in resident satisfaction programs
• Communicate with customer, residents, investors, vendors, leadership, and CWS team members
• Participate in the CWS Risk Management Program and Safety Programs

What You Bring To Us

• High School diploma or GED (preferred)
• Yardi software experience (preferred)
• EPA, HVAC I & II, CPO and local certifications (required)
• Minimum 1-2 years previous full-time work experience in apartment maintenance or a trade that requires basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC (required)
• Apartment maintenance (preferred)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance (required)
• Own a basic set of hand tools (required)

• Able to read service requests, schedules, and regularly converse with team members, residents, and vendors in English
• Basic computer skills
• Able to adhere to set and variable work schedule, including weekends and emergencies as required
• Able to adhere to company policies, procedures, and practices
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Able to maintain a professional and ethical atmosphere
• Possess supervisory/managerial skills
• Able to perform work responsibilities at locations other than “home” property
• Able to travel within major metropolitan areas and may be required to attend company functions in other cities
• Able to respond to emergency calls outside of normal business hours

At CWS, our employees are like family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Benefits include a 50% apartment rental discount for onsite team members and a 20% rental discount for all other employees.

We offer multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options, company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) with company match.Additionalbenefits include pet insurance, tuitionreimbursement, flexiblespending and health savings account options, and ourFitness Bucks program, which helps cover fitness-related activities, equipment, and wellness purchases.

You’llenjoy paid time off, company holidays, a floating holiday, and a birthday holiday—because we believe in taking care of our team both at work and at home.

Work Environment:

Work is performed throughout residential apartment communities in both office and field settings. Position may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, maintenance equipment, construction areas, chemicals, noise, dust, and other environmental conditions associated with property maintenance activities.

Physical Requirements:

Requires frequent walking throughout the property, including climbing stairs, inspecting units, and assisting with maintenance operations. Position involves standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing ladders, and lifting or moving materials and equipment up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions and safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.