Maintenance Technician

New Aspen Management; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Aspen Management in Corpus Christi, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service and repair property systems across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general facilities. The role requires hands-on skills, a safety mindset, and the ability to complete work orders promptly.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of property management or equivalent experience and HVAC certification, with availability for 40-hour weeks, on-call rotations, and occasional overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of property management or equivalent experience.
• HVAC certification required.
• Ability to perform physical maintenance tasks and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliances.
• Inspect property for safety issues and respond to hazards.
• Complete work orders within 24 hours when possible.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and coordinate make-ready repairs.

Skills

Property management experience

General maintenance

Electrical & plumbing

Safety compliance

Education

HVAC certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Corpus Christi, TX 78414The purpose of this job description is to communicate responsibilities and duties associated with the position of MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed.

Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives.

It is imperative that you review these duties, skills and physical requirements closely and that you understand by signing the Job Description Acknowledgement, you are verifying that you can perform all the duties, have the skills and possess the physical abilities that are necessary to perform the job as described.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA and Fair Housing, etc.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE/SAFETY

• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws, EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.
• Constantly be aware of the conditions of the physical property throughout the community and immediately initiates actions to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Schedules and performs minor routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis as directed by Service Manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.

GENERAL

• Diagnoses and performs on a daily basis minor routine maintenance/repair involving the following:
• Electrical and Plumbing Gas fixtures (where applicable)
• A/C and heating systems Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, siding, glass doors
• Appliances Boiler, gas and electric
• Water irrigation systems Door locks, mailboxes and locks
• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings Controlled access systems
• Tile, carpet and flooring Ceiling leaks
• Roofing, gutters and fasteners Walls
• Interior/exterior lights Pool areas, tile, spa, pool furniture
• Completes work orders within 24 hours when possible.
• Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make ready repairs and services. Assists make ready staff as required to meet deadlines.
• Reports all major repairs and requisitions to Service Manager.
• Changes locks and make ready keys.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to/or from apartment as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliance, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and maintenance materials; weekly inform the Service Manager of shortages.
• Be aware of all utility meter shut - offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer clean outs.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Ensures that storage areas are locked when not in use.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the Service Manager, Community Manager or Property Supervisor.

Qualifications

Position requires at least 2 years’ experience in property management or equivalent field. Must possess HVAC certification.

Work Hours

40 hours per week. Weekends and holidays as circumstances warrant; on-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies. Overtime must be approved by your supervisor prior to working over 40 hours unless to respond to an emergency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) is spent on feet.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform physical activities:
  • Bend/Stoop/Squat Pick up litter, perform routine maintenance repairs
  • Climb Stairs Service requests, make ready needs
  • Push and Pull Move equipment/appliances, open and close doors, cabinets
  • Reach Above Shoulders Routine maintenance, store/receive supplies or equipment
  • Climb Ladders Service requests, make ready needs
• Constant need to (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following activities:
  • Writing/Typing Inventory maintenance, requisition requests, maintenance reports and service requests
  • Grasping/Turning Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance
  • Finger dexterity Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance
• Lifting/Carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.)
  • Over 150 lbs. Rare need (less than 1% of the time)
  • 75lbs-150lbs Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
  • 25lbs- 75lbs Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)
  • 1lbs-25lbs Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)
• NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to document maintenance and complete forms, review manuals and operating instructions, read caution labels, respond to written instructions from staff and residents. Constant need to see small details when performing routine maintenance.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach (observe problems throughout the property).

HEARING REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate with staff, vendors and residents. Must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs, etc.

SPEAKING REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to verbally communicate with staff, vendors and residents.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional use need (1% to 33% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to transport parts and supplies to apartments. Rotation “on call” status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at moment’s notice.
• Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Must be able to properly operate a golf cart.

WORKING ENVIROMENT

• Indoors (66% to 100% of the time); frequently outdoors, all conditions (33% to 66% of the time).
• Occasional exposure to caustics, solvents, oils, fumes, flammables, pesticides, etc. (1% to 33% of the time).
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.