Maintenance Technician

The Morgan Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Morgan Group is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician for our Houston properties. You will perform essential maintenance tasks across interior and exterior spaces, respond to service requests, assist with turnovers, and coordinate with outside vendors. A strong commitment to safety and resident satisfaction is required.

You will work on plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, and general upkeep, while maintaining organized spaces and following required manuals and procedures.

Qualifications

• Adhere to maintenance, safety, and operations manuals and team policies.
• Provide dependable customer service and communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Perform tasks in plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, electrical and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to MORGAN’s Maintenance, Emergency Procedures, Leasing and Marketing, Management and Operations manuals.
• Perform tasks safely and respond to service requests and vendor coordination.
• Handle apartment turnovers and assist with maintenance across interior and exterior areas.
• Maintain organized workspaces and report supplies needed for orders.
• Inspect and repair electrical, plumbing, painting, and general maintenance needs.
• Ensure safety, proper lighting, and grounds maintenance; follow PPE guidelines.

Job description

Why The Morgan Group?

At The Morgan Group, we are more than our 70+ multifamily properties — we are a community built on people. We believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity, from our team members and partners to our residents, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where every idea, perspective, and contribution is valued, and where everyone feels heard and appreciated. Our Core Values are the foundation of our success — they guide how we hire, reward, and evaluate every member of the Morgan team.

Morgan Core Values

We are Self-Starters

• In it to win it
• We take initiative
• Be accountable

One Morgan

• We are team players
• We are inclusive
• No Drama

We Get it Done

• We are reliable
• We are effective

Raise the Bar

• We seek excellence
• We learn from our mistakes
• We strive to improve
• Hold ourselves to high standards

Keep on Truckin’

• Embrace challenges & be optimistic
• We are resilient
• Choose positivity
• We are level-headed

Reputation is Earned Daily

• Do the right thing
• We are honest and have high integrity
• We make good decisions
• Our future depends on it

We attract and retain top talent by offering full-time team members a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support their well-being and success:

• Advancement opportunities
• Training
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose)
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off plans including:
  • Vacation
  • Sick
  • Floating Holiday
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Holiday Schedule
• Referral Bonus Program
• Quarterly Bonus Program and Renewal Bonuses

How does Morgan Group benefit you?

Joining Morgan Group means more than just a job — it’s a chance to learn, grow, and build a career you’re proud of. From property management and maintenance to construction and development, we provide the tools, training, and team support to help you reach your full potential.

What You’ll Do

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to MORGAN’s Maintenance, Emergency Procedures, Leasing and Marketing, Management and Operations manuals along with the Team Member Handbook.
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner and provide customer service.
• Handle service requests, apartment turnovers and assist with outside vendors as assigned by the Lead Maintenance.
• Assist in all phases of apartment and property maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, electrical and heater maintenance, painting, etc.
• Maintain an organized work place and shop.
• Report parts or supplies that need to be ordered to the Lead Maintenance.
• Inventory supply shipments and puts away stock, giving packing slip to the Community Manager.
• Report issues involving safety, property maintenance and unresolved maintenance issues to Lead Maintenance in a timely manner.
• Assist in the upkeep of the exterior and interior of the property.
• Responsible for vehicle (golf carts) and pool/spa maintenance and upkeep.
• Ensures lighting replacement and trash maintenance of outside grounds.
• Comply with all training requirements set forth for this position.

Non-Essential Job Functions

Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor, not listed as essential job functions.

Physical Requirements

• Will need to be on feet (66% to 100%).
• Will need to perform the following physical activities (66% to 100%).

Example

• bend/stoop/squat/kneel
• Perform routine maintenance/repair duties such picking up debris.
• climb stairs
• Routine duties require access to upper floor apartments and interior apartments with multiple levels. Will need to climb and work off a ladder.
• push or pull
• Move equipment, appliances, and open/close doors.
• reach above shoulders
• Perform routine maintenance repairs, paint, stock, and remove equipment.
• grasp/grip/turning and finger dexterity
• Handle maintenance tools, nails, and open/close ladders, perform routine maintenance/repairs, use telephone, pager, 2-way radio.
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.) Over 150 lbs Rare need (less than 1%) Between 75 - 150 lbs Occasional need (1% to 33%) Between 25 - 75 lbs Frequent need (33% to 66%) Between 1 - 25 lbs Constant need (66% to 100%)

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 washers, dryers, air conditioning units, abandoned sofas, and refrigerators. Wear Personal Protective Gear such as provided back brace, when necessary.

Vision Requirements

• Will need to observe areas needing attention/correction.
• Read cautionary labels, respond to written instructions from staff.
• There will be a frequent need to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach.

Hearing, Speaking and Written Requirements

• Constant requirement to give information and receive instructions from residential management (33% to 66%).
• Ability to read, write and understand English.

Driving Requirements

• There may be an occasional need to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors (1% to 33%).
• Ability to be on-call and be on the property on short notice.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and car registration if driving for business purposes.

Working Environment

• Constantly outdoors, in all weather conditions, often for extended periods of time (66%-100%).
• Frequently indoors in all weather conditions that may make the environment uncomfortable (hot in summer, cold in winter). (33% to 100%)
• Occasional exposure to paint fumes, solvents adhesives, etc. (33% -100%). Example – apartment during painting and/or immediately during or after turnover. Team Member must wear Personal Protective Equipment (N-95 Mask), rubber gloves and eye protection, when necessary.
• Occasional need to work in awkward confining positions (1% to 33%).
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks concurrently in a dynamic work
• Ability to shift attention between duties and adapt to changing business needs with minimal notice.
• Ability to maintain concentration, accuracy, and productivity while experiencing frequent interruptions.
• Ability to make sound business decisions and exercise independent judgment in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, prospects, team members, vendors, and other stakeholders in person, by telephone, and through written communications.
• Ability to effectively use computer systems, property management software, email, and other technology platforms while managing multiple priorities

The work environment and essential functions described above are representative of those that a team member encounters and must be able to perform successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation