Maintenance Assistant - Cardinal Point

Foundation Communities; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Sick time

Job summary

Foundation Communities in Austin, TX is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to ensure vacated apartments are restored to market-ready condition and to timely complete service requests. You will support Lead Maintenance when needed and may work at other Foundation Communities properties.

The role requires 2–4 years of practical maintenance experience, including pools, plumbing and electrical knowledge, and being on call. OSHA training and HVAC certs are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of practical maintenance experience.
• Make-ready knowledge including pools, plumbing and electrical.
• Willingness to be on call and work across multiple properties.

Responsibilities

• Restore vacated apartments to market-ready status.
• Complete service requests in a timely manner.
• Support Lead Maintenance and other staff.
• Assist in inventory management and inspections as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

On-call availability

Electrical knowledge

Make-ready experience

Job description

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Maintenance Assistant - Cardinal Point

Full Time Austin, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1892

Position Description: The primary responsibility of Maintenance Assistant is to ensure all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to market ready status, and that service requests are completed in a timely manner. Assumes the responsibilities of the Lead Maintenance in their absence.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain and monitor parts, supplies and equipment inventory.
• Provide support to all other maintenance staff
• Participate in quarterly property inspections
• Remove trash from outside each shift
• Assist Lead Maintenance, as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to all residents
• May be required to work at other Foundation Communities properties in the Austin area as needed
• Required to be on call
• All other duties as assigned
• 2-4 years of practical experience with demonstration of required skills
• Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations
• Make-ready experience helpful with good understanding of pools, plumbing, electrical, etc.

Preferred Requirements:

• Fair housing training and certification for Apartment Maintenance Technician
• Additional Certifications (i.e. HVAC)
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements

Working Conditions

An occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials can be expected. May be asked to clean up bodily fluids with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided.

Physical Requirements

CONSTANTLY: standing/walking, bending/stooping/squatting, pushing/pulling, grasping/gripping, reaching above the shoulder, climbing, lifting between 0 and 25 pounds. FREQUENTLY: coordination of hand/eye/foot, finger dexterity, lifting between 26 and 50 pounds. May be required to provide coverage/help at other supportive housing communities as needed

Compensation

$20.14/hour

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.