Maintenance Assistant

ONYX Multifamily Group; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ONYX Multifamily Group in Waco, TX, is seeking an Assistant Maintenance team member to support our maintenance operations at TheEdmond, a multifamily community in Waco. This full-time, on-site role focuses on assisting with service requests, repairs, preventive maintenance, and unit turnovers to keep the property well-maintained.

You will work closely with the Lead Maintenance Technician and team, handling routine tasks, safety procedures, and resident-focused upkeep.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Basic plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident maintenance requests promptly and assist with emergency maintenance needs while following safety procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and repairs involving basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and general maintenance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections of A/C units, roofs, stairways, parking areas, laundry facilities, exterior lighting, and common areas.
• Keep walkways, stairwells, common areas, and other property areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Maintain and organize maintenance shops, tools, equipment, and supply storage areas.
• Properly store chemicals according to manufacturer and company guidelines.
• Maintain community amenities, including pools, playgrounds, clubhouses, and recreational areas.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of property grounds.
• Assist with preparing vacant apartment homes for new residents and ensuring units are move-in ready.
• Work with the maintenance team to complete make-ready units efficiently and ensure appliances, fixtures, and utilities are functioning properly.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including Freon replacement and pool logs as required.
• Assist with maintaining inventory records for appliances and equipment.
• Follow MSDS requirements, safety guidelines, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with residents, coworkers, vendors, and team members.
• Report to work on time, maintain a professional appearance, and wear company-provided uniforms and required safety equipment when applicable.

Skills

Handyman basics

Problem solving

Organization

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Indoors & outdoors

Tools

Basic plumbing tools

Job description

ONYX Multifamily Group | Waco, TX
Full-Time | On-Site

Build Your CareerWithONYX Multifamily Group

ONYX Multifamily Groupprovides quality living spaces and exceptional customer service. We strive to create a supportive work environment that fosters career growth and personal development for all team members.

We are looking for a dependable and hands-onAssistant Maintenanceteam member to support the maintenance operations atTheEdmond, our multifamily community in Waco, Texas.

TheAssistant Maintenanceroleis responsible forsupporting the maintenance team with service requests, repairs, preventive maintenance, unit turnovers, and overall property upkeep. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, organization, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing a safe and well-maintained community.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving maintenance issues, supporting a team, and taking pride in the appearance and condition of a community,we want to meet you.

What You'll Own

As theAssistant Maintenance, you will support the Lead Maintenance Technician and maintenance team in keeping the property, apartment homes, amenities, and equipment safe, functional, and well-maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Complete resident maintenance requests promptly andassistwith emergency maintenance needs while following safety procedures.

• Perform routine inspections and repairs involving basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and general maintenance.

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections of A/C units, roofs, stairways, parking areas, laundry facilities, exterior lighting, andcommon areas.

• Keep walkways, stairwells,common areas, and other property areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.

• Maintain and organisemaintenanceshops, tools, equipment, and supply storage areas.

• Properly storechemicals according to manufacturer and company guidelines.

• Maintain community amenities, including pools, playgrounds, clubhouses, and recreational areas.

• Assistwithmaintainingthe cleanliness and organization of property grounds.

• Assistwith preparing vacant apartment homes for new residents and ensuring units aremove-inready.

• Work with the maintenance team to complete make-ready units efficiently and ensure appliances, fixtures, and utilities are functioning properly.

• Maintainaccuratemaintenance records, including Freon replacement and pool logs asrequired.

• Assistwithmaintaininginventory records for appliances and equipment.

• Follow MSDS requirements, safety guidelines, company policies, and applicable regulations.

• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with residents, coworkers, vendors, and team members.

• Report to work on time,maintaina professional appearance, and wear company-provided uniforms andrequiredsafety equipment when applicable.

What We're Looking For

Maintenance experience matters for this role.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position satisfactorily.

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to follow safety guidelines, company policies, and maintenance procedures.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previousexperience in maintenance, property management, ora relatedfield.

• Previousmultifamily or apartment maintenanceexperience.

• HVAC experience.

• EPO experience.

• Experience with service requests, preventive maintenance, unit turnovers, and make-ready work.

• Experiencemaintainingpools, community amenities, tools, equipment, and inventory.

Who Thrives at ONYX?

• We would especially like to meet candidates who:

• Enjoy hands-on work and take pride inmaintaininga property.

• Are dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple maintenance tasks.

• Take ownership of their work and follow through on service requests and repairs.

• Are proactive inidentifyingmaintenance issues and finding practical solutions.

• Work well independently while supporting the maintenance team.

• Communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, vendors, and management.

• Care about safety, cleanliness, property appearance, and resident satisfaction.

• Are motivated to learn, develop their maintenance skills, and grow within the multifamily industry.

Why ONYX?

At ONYX Multifamily Group, we believe strong communities are built by strong teams.

Our approach is grounded in:

Graceinleadership.
Grit in execution.
Growth for those we serve.

We value people who take ownership, solve problems, support their teams, and care about the communities they serve.

This is an opportunity to join a growing multifamily organization where team members can make an impact, develop their skills, and contribute to an exceptional resident experience.

ONYX Multifamily Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.