General Maintenance Associate (Fort Hood)

WinnCompanies; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off policies

401(k) plan options with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision plan options

Tuition Reimbursement program

Flexible schedules available

Job summary

A national housing company is seeking a General Maintenance Associate to perform maintenance functions in community housing. Responsibilities include responding to service requests, transporting and installing appliances, and ensuring work-site cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical skills, and customer service experience. This full-time role offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off and 401(k) plan options.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to provide basic tools and equipment necessary to perform daily duties.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Sharp customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write in English, in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• A REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required to access the federal facility (REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance functions in the community.
• Respond to service calls and maintenance requests.
• Transport and install appliances.
• Ensure work-site clean up.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork.
• Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
• Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames.
• Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
• Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood.
• Remove damaged drywall.
• Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean rooftops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris.
• Ensure work-site clean up.
• Respond to and complete on-call after hours emergency and urgent repairs.
• Update work order status including time, materials and notes on mobile devices provided in an accurate and timely manner.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified or potential problems; recommend corrective actions to supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed.

Skills

Basic competency in carpentry

Basic competency in plumbing

Basic competency in electrical trades

Customer service skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Basic tools necessary for daily duties

Basic plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Overview

WinnCompanies is seeking a General Maintenance Associate to join our military housing team at Fort Hood, TX.

In this role, you will perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. The ideal candidate will also perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls, complete Change of Occupancy Maintenance work and other property maintenance requests.
• Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances.
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances.
• Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks.
• Stack materials for storage or binning collecting refuse and salvageable materials.
• Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
• Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames.
• Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
• Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood.
• Remove damaged drywall.
• Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean rooftops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris.
• Ensure work-site clean up.
• Respond to and complete on-call after hours emergency and urgent repairs.
• Update work order status including time, materials and notes on mobile devices provided in an accurate and timely manner.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified or potential problems; recommend corrective actions to supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Basic competency in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Ability to provide basic tools and equipment necessary to perform daily duties.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Sharp customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write in English, in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• A REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required to access the federal facility (REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025).

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training.

Benefits

Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
• 401(k) plan options with a company match
• Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
• Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
• Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
• Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)
• Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
• Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
• To learn more, visit WinnBenefits

Why WinnCompanies?

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

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