Maintenance Technician

HOUSTON APARTMENT FOUNDATION; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Apartment Foundation seeks a Facilities Technician to support maintenance, safety, and daily operations across agency buildings and grounds. You will assist with preventive maintenance for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, handle work orders, clean and upkeep interiors and exteriors, and help with landscaping and events.

You will travel between sites as needed, respond to on-call needs, and provide reliable customer service while upholding the organization's ethics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in general maintenance including carpentry, electrical, grounds, janitorial, painting, and vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and operate several types of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Perform painting, carpentry, landscaping, plumbing repairs, and cleaning.
• Clean outdoor grounds, restrooms, and interior spaces.
• Mow, restock supplies, and complete facilities requests during on-call issues.
• Move and assemble furniture and assist with special events.
• Drive between job sites and provide positive customer service.

Skills

carpentry

electrical

grounds

janitorial

painting

vehicle maintenance

maintenance duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Function

Under the general direction of the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Technician supports the maintenance, safety, and overall functionality of agency buildings and grounds by performing a variety of general maintenance and repair tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with preventive maintenance for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems; completing work orders; maintaining indoor and outdoor spaces; and supporting landscaping, cleaning, and minor repair projects. This role also involves responding to on-call needs, assisting with special events, moving and assembling furniture, and supporting weather preparedness and recovery efforts. The Facilities Technician travels between sites as needed and is expected to provide excellent customer service while upholding organizational standards and ethics of ACH.

Requirements:

Education:

High school education or equivalent required.

Experience:

Experience in general maintenance such as carpentry, electrical (basic), grounds, janitorial, painting, vehicle maintenance, and the completion of maintenance related duties.

Functional:

Ability to tolerate physical activity, such as walking, standing, climbing, lifting, and squatting. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and be able to operate several types of vehicles: multi passenger vans, trucks, golf carts, tractors, and standard passenger cars. Must not have been charged with or convicted of a felony or criminal offense against a child.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to the normal hazards of light industrial environment which includes electric hand tools, welders, power saws, chemicals used for general cleaning and building maintenance. Exposure to illness and blood exists. Environment will also consist of external settings, with associated heat and cold exposures.

Exposure to Confidential Information:

Maintain confidentiality & follow policies related to personal records & client records.

Key Expectations/Responsibilities

• Assisting with the compliance of preventive maintenance schedules of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Performing painting, carpentry, electrical, landscaping (mowing, weed removal, mulching, leaf blowing, and sweeping), plumbing repairs, and cleaning inside/outside the building
• Cleaning outdoor grounds (playgrounds, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots), inside buildings, and restrooms
• Mowing, re-stocking supplies, and completing facilities requests during, on call issues, and general maintenance
• Picking up trash in and around the facilities, cleaning all areas as needed (i.e., mop, sweep, dust, etc.)
• Cleaning, maintaining, and servicing tools/equipment
• Assisting with special events and performing a variety of tasks as needed
• Moving and assembling or disassembling furniture as needed
• Pressure washing sidewalks, washing windows, and cleaning glass fixtures as needed.
• Repairing asphalt and small concrete projects
• Prepare for storms and clean up damages (board windows, spread ice melt, re-fuel generators, etc.)
• Driving between job sites and/or vendor locations
• Providing positive and enthusiastic customer service to all employees and clients
• Other duties as directed by the Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager, or Facilities Coordinator
• Maintain high ethical standards which are outlined in the ACH Child and Family Services Code of Ethics.

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The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Education:

High school education or equivalent required.

Experience:

Experience in general maintenance such as carpentry, electrical (basic), grounds, janitorial, painting, vehicle maintenance, and the completion of maintenance related duties.

Functional:

Ability to tolerate physical activity, such as walking, standing, climbing, lifting, and squatting. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and be able to operate several types of vehicles: multi passenger vans, trucks, golf carts, tractors, and standard passenger cars. Must not have been charged with or convicted of a felony or criminal offense against a child.