Maintenance Technician

Roers Companies; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,174,000 - 78,661,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Family Leave

Employer Paid Benefits

401(K)

Job summary

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic Maintenance Technician to join our team in Austin, TX. You will perform general maintenance, electrical and plumbing repairs, and participate in unit turns to keep residents safe and satisfied.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years of property maintenance and customer service experience. Ability to work weekends/evenings and possess your own hand tools is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years property maintenance experience (apartment maintenance preferred).
• 2+ years customer service experience preferred.
• Provide own hand tools as listed.
• Ability to work independently and on-call weekends/evenings.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance of multifamily buildings and occupied units.
• Repairs in electrical, plumbing, and appliances.
• Participation in cleaning and painting during unit turns.
• Snow removal and on-call emergency response.
• Communicate professionally with managers, maintenance staff and residents.

Skills

Property maintenance experience

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, drill, hammer, etc.)

Job description

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Austin, TX as a Maintenance Technician at Ryder Ridge.

About Us

Roers Companies is a multi-year USA Today Top Workplace and national leader in multifamily real estate, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we’re on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing quality homes in high-demand neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4.5 billion in real estate, representing 16,000+ homes across the U.S. In 2026, the company is ranked nationally among the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies (No. 218), NMHC top 25 multifamily builders (No. 25) and developers (No. 19) and the AHF top affordable housing developers (No. 5). Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential.

About You

You’re passionate about your work. You’re driven to achieve ambitious goals. You step up when the team needs an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when you need it. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You make smart decisions because you get the big picture and ace the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values — passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Technician, you help residents feel safe, comfortable, and happy with their homes. In a given day, your tasks may include:

• General maintenance of multifamily apartment buildings, including occupied apartment units.
• Repairs in electrical, plumbing and appliances.
• Participation in cleaning and painting during unit turns.
• Snow removal
• Regular, professional, and courteous communications with Property Managers, Maintenance Managers, and Residents.
• On-call rotation; responds to emergency calls after hours and on weekends
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ year’s property maintenance experience (apartment maintenance experience preferred).
• 2+ years customer service experience preferred.
• Provide own hand tools such as screw drivers, wrenches, pliers, drill, hammer, hacksaw, sockets, level, bits, tape measure, utility knife, flashlight and Allen wrench set.
• Local market experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekend and evening on-call schedule in addition to regular Monday – Friday schedule.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact with wide range of people.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and have good time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, understanding that your scheduled workdays may vary according to staffing and property needs.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – loves to be challenged, determined to win, puts clients and teammates first, collaborative, inquisitive, self-motivated, and operates on trust (not fear).
• High integrity – trusted, direct, truthful. Embodies confidence and admits mistakes.
• Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, which may include ability to lift up to 75 pounds, climb multiple flights of stairs multiple times per day, sometimes carrying tools and supplies; work on ladder or scaffolding.
• Maintain neat, well-groomed, professional appearance.

Compensation and Benefits for Maintenance Technician

Pay Range: $21.00 - $27.50 /hr + Eligibility for competitive monthly commission for renewals

Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual’s experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role

Roers offers a comprehensive benefits & perks package to full-time employees which may include:

• Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA
• Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave
• Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment
• Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement
• Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program
• Free stays in Roers’ properties guest suites
• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties
• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment
• Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programs

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, passing physical, and drug test.