Maintenance Technician

Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain safety, functionality, and appearance of housing units and community spaces. The role involves hands-on trades including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, and basic repairs.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of apartment or residential maintenance experience and a strong focus on resident service and reliability. The position is full-time and on-site in Shreveport, LA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of apartment, residential, or commercial maintenance experience.
• Experience with carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general building repairs.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and complete repairs in residential units and common areas.
• Perform general maintenance, including carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, appliance, plumbing, and basic electrical repairs.
• Complete preventative maintenance and inspections to identify and address issues proactively.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy.
• Maintain grounds, landscaping, and common areas, including seasonal cleanup.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and report/correct hazards.
• Maintain work orders, maintenance records, and inventory of tools and supplies.
• Provide professional customer service and respond to emergency maintenance calls as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

General repairs

Hand tools

Power tools

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Independent work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport (HACS) is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician with experience in apartment or residential maintenance. This position is responsible for maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of housing units and community spaces. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in general maintenance trades, including carpentry, painting, and basic repairs, and will be committed to providing high‑quality service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and complete repairs in residential units and common areas.
• Perform general maintenance, including carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, appliance, plumbing, and basic electrical repairs.
• Complete preventative maintenance and inspections to identify and address issues proactively.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy.
• Maintain grounds, landscaping, and common areas, including seasonal cleanup.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and report/correct hazards.
• Maintain work orders, maintenance records, and inventory of tools and supplies.
• Provide professional customer service and respond to emergency maintenance calls as needed.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of apartment, residential, or commercial maintenance experience.

Skills

• Experience with carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general building repairs.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.