Maintenance Technician — Build Thriving Communities

Dream Live Prosper Communities; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) matching

Volunteer Time Off

Learning incentives

Well-being programs

Job summary

Dream Live Prosper Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain our affordable rental communities, addressing resident requests and resolving plumbing and electrical issues. You will work in Paramount at Kingwood, with a starting hourly rate and potential commission, and a need for a flexible schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities include completing apartment turns in 5 days, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with residents and vendors.

Qualifications

• HVAC certification preferred.
• Skilled in electrical, plumbing, appliance, painting, plaster/drywall, and lock repairs.
• Able to complete apartment turns within five days.
• Experience with turnovers in both new and older buildings.
• Must provide own basic tools.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Clear, professional communication with residents, vendors, and teammates.
• Familiar with property management operations and basic budgeting principles (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation for daily assignments and on-call rotation.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to residents, exceeding expectations.
• Address resident maintenance and service requests promptly.
• Identify and resolve hazardous property conditions.
• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in within 5 days, including repairs and replacements.
• Perform various maintenance tasks, including HVAC, painting, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs.
• Maintain grounds and ensure cleanliness.
• Respond to emergency calls when on-call.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and manage budgets effectively.
• Respond to resident requests within 24 hours.
• Manage the service team’s hours, focus, and on-call schedule.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
• Maintain a well-stocked maintenance shop without unnecessary spending.
• Streamline purchasing processes for cost-effective acquisitions.
• Perform technician and groundskeeper duties as needed.
• Efficiently schedule vacancies for 5-day turns.
• Assign service requests for a 24-hour turnaround.
• Manage security deposit dispositions and attend meetings as required.

Skills

HVAC certification

Electrical repairs

Plumbing repairs

Appliance repairs

Painting

Plaster/drywall

Lock repairs

5-day turns

Own tools

Problem solving

Resident communication

Budgeting basics

Driver's license

Job description

Dream Live Prosper Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain our affordable rental communities, addressing resident requests and resolving plumbing and electrical issues. You will work in Paramount at Kingwood, with a starting hourly rate and potential commission, and a need for a flexible schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities include completing apartment turns in 5 days, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with residents and vendors.