Maintenance Technician - Calloway at Las Colinas

Preferred Apartment Communities; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with employer match

Associate apartment discount

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to service rental communities, repair appliances, and keep facilities safe and operational. You will respond to resident requests, perform preventive tasks, and coordinate with vendors to maintain high living standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of maintenance experience, refrigeration certification or plan to obtain within 90 days, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift heavy loads and work from

Qualifications

• 1–3 years maintenance experience with strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, move 300‑lb items on wheels, climb 40‑ft ladders, and use hand tools, test equipment, and hand trucks.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requests including repairs to appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and general community facilities.
• Respond to emergency calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays to resolve urgent maintenance issues.
• Prepare vacant units by completing all tasks required to make apartments rent‑ready.
• Maintain facilities and inventory by keeping shops organized, stocking parts, and ensuring all amenity areas remain clean and operational.
• Provide resident support through professional communication, addressing complaints, delivering notices, and assisting with resident events.
• Handle administrative and contractor tasks such as logging service requests, updating databases, and monitoring vendor performance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

Refrigeration certification Type II/Universal

Job description

Company Description

Preferred Apartment Communities combines expertise with a people‑first approach, delivering consistent care and communities that feel like home. Our mission is to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a workplace where our associates feel supported, inspired, and prepared to grow. Guided by the belief that we should always be better today than yesterday, we champion continuous improvement across every level of our organization. Through operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and a people‑focused approach, we strive to be good neighbors to our residents, to each other, and to the communities we serve.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requests including repairs to appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and general community facilities.
• Respond to emergency calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays to resolve urgent maintenance issues.
• Prepare vacant units by completing all tasks required to make apartments rent‑ready.
• Maintain facilities and inventory by keeping shops organized, stocking parts, and ensuring all amenity areas remain clean and operational.
• Provide resident support through professional communication, addressing complaints, delivering notices, and assisting with resident events.
• Handle administrative and contractor tasks such as logging service requests, updating databases, and monitoring vendor performance.

Qualifications

Requirements

• 1-3 years maintenance experience with strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities; apartment maintenance preferred.
• Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, move 300‑lb items on wheels, climb 40‑ft ladders, and use hand tools, test equipment, and hand trucks.
• Ability to move heavy equipment such as appliances, laundry machines, building materials, and amenity equipment (often 100–300+ lbs), including up stairs when required.
• Comfort working at heights and in varied conditions while performing repairs, upgrades, and resident service tasks using ladders and other equipment.

Additional Information

• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company‑paid dental and vision coverage available to all full‑time, regular associates
• 401k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company‑paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

Preferred Apartment Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

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