Assistant Maintenance Technician — Proactive & Safe

Valiant Residential; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Residential is seeking an Assistant Maintenance to support the maintenance supervisor and uphold the property's physical integrity in Houston, TX. You will collaborate with the leasing team to maximize renewal and leasing opportunities, while ensuring safety and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include handling resident service requests within 24 hours, assisting with on-call rotations, performing routine maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full-time apartment maintenance or related trade experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification is a plus.
• EPA refrigerant, transition, and recovery certification.
• English communication skills; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident service requests within 24 hours.
• Coordinate and manage on-call rotation for staff.
• Maintain safety policies and property conditions.
• Keep records of preventive maintenance and make-readies.
• Perform minor maintenance on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances.
• Assist with inspections and emergency standby duties.
• Support property manager with miscellaneous duties.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

HVAC

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Valiant Residential is seeking an Assistant Maintenance to support the maintenance supervisor and uphold the property's physical integrity in Houston, TX. You will collaborate with the leasing team to maximize renewal and leasing opportunities, while ensuring safety and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include handling resident service requests within 24 hours, assisting with on-call rotations, performing routine maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems, and maintaining