Lead Maintenance Technician - Coastal Bend Crossing

The Inter-Faith Group; Aransas Pass (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

The Inter-Faith Group in Texas is seeking a Maintenance Technician for one of its properties. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming community for residents.

Candidates should have apartment or multifamily maintenance experience, including plumbing, electrical repairs, painting, drywall, appliance repair, make-ready, and HVAC certification. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts, on-call and possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Hands-on apartment/multifamily maintenance experience.
• HVAC certification is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, and appliances.
• Experience with make-ready and unit turnover preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance across units, common areas, and exterior spaces.
• Respond to service requests, aiming to address within 24 hours.
• Troubleshoot plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, painting, carpentry, and related systems.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents with efficient make-ready work.
• Perform HVAC maintenance and ensure EPA-compliant practices.
• Replace fixtures and components as needed throughout the property.
• Complete drywall repairs, interior painting, and touch-ups.
• Carry out basic carpentry tasks on cabinets, doors, and trim.
• Support preventive maintenance across building systems and amenities.
• Inspect safety-critical systems and report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain grounds and ensure cleanliness, safety, and appearance.
• Follow OSHA and safety procedures; handle hazardous materials properly.
• Manage inventory of tools, parts, and supplies.
• Communicate professionally with residents, vendors, and management.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to urgent maintenance needs.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

HVAC

Carpentry

Drywall

Painting

Make-ready/turnover

General property maintenance

Education

High school diploma

HVAC certification

Job description

Position Summary

Texas Inter-Faith Management/40i is a nonprofit organization affiliated with The Inter-Faith Group (IFG), an alliance of seven independently operated nonprofit organizations that share a collective mission to create quality affordable housing and provide supportive services to families.

Our team members are expected to embrace, exemplify, and uphold our core values of Stewardship, Hard-Working, Well-Respected, Innovation, and Neighborly Cooperation (SHWIN) while fostering positive relationships within the organization and with our residents, partners, vendors, and community stakeholders.

We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician for one of our properties. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, self-motivated, honest, and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming community for our residents.

Candidates should have previous apartment or multifamily maintenance experience, including experience with plumbing, electrical repairs, painting, drywall, appliance repair, make-ready/turnover maintenance, and general property upkeep. Current HVAC certification is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts, with on-call responsibilities, weekend availability, and possible overtime as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs throughout the property, including residential units, common areas, building interiors, and exterior areas.
• Complete resident service requests accurately and in a timely manner, with the goal of responding to service requests within 24 hours.
• Troubleshoot and complete repairs involving plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, HVAC systems, drywall, painting, carpentry, cabinets, doors, fixtures, and other building components.
• Prepare vacant apartment homes for new residents by completing make-ready and turnover work efficiently and according to company standards.
• Perform HVAC maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable certification and EPA requirements.
• Replace plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, electrical components, and other property equipment as needed.
• Complete sheetrock/drywall repairs, interior painting, touch-ups, and other unit preparation work.
• Perform basic carpentry repairs, including cabinets, doors, trim, and related items.
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs for building interiors and exteriors, HVAC systems, lighting, pools, fitness equipment, and other property systems and amenities.
• Regularly inspect building systems and property conditions, including fire, electrical, security, and other safety-related systems, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain property grounds and common areas to company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality.
• Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and all applicable safety standards.
• Properly store and handle flammable, hazardous, and maintenance-related materials.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of maintenance tools, equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with residents, coworkers, supervisors, vendors, and contractors.
• Assist with emergency maintenance situations and participate in the property's on-call rotation as required.
• Respond to the property on short notice when necessary for urgent or emergency maintenance needs.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Apartment Maintenance Technician, Make-Ready Technician, Maintenance Assistant, or in a similar maintenance role.
• Hands-on experience with plumbing, electrical repairs, painting, appliance repair, drywall, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Experience with apartment make-ready and unit turnover is strongly preferred.
• Current HVAC certification required.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and applicable EPA requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to prioritize and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, vendors, and management.
• Ability to participate in an on-call schedule and report to the property on short notice when needed.
• Valid's driver's license, current automobile insurance, and vehicle registration required when driving for business purposes.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Previous apartment, multifamily, residential, or commercial maintenance experience preferred.
• HVAC certification and demonstrated HVAC knowledge required.

Benefits

• Employer paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program - available to employees and family members
• Flexible Spending Account - Medical or Dependent Care
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous PTO and Holiday package