Maintenance Technician I

Waterton; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 24,108 - 33,751; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (12 weeks)

On-Call stipend

BYOD stipend

Competitive hourly pay + bonuses

Medical, Dental, Life, Disability

401K + match

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Waterton is seeking a Maintenance Technician I at our Plano, TX community. You will help maintain property conditions and equipment, perform make-readies, and respond to service requests to ensure a high standard of living for residents.

The role includes preventive maintenance, safety practices, and upkeep of common areas. Competitive hourly pay with bonus opportunities and extensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience in building maintenance, skilled trades, or general labor.
• Experience with apartment maintenance technology or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare apartments for occupancy, including make-ready inspections and repairs.
• Handle resident service requests and complete repairs promptly.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and keep accurate records.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of grounds, amenities, and common areas.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Maintenance experience

Apartment maintenance tech (preferred)

Job description

Maintenance Technician I (**$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Applicants!)

Requisition Number: MAINT009001

• Posted : July 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Plano, TX 75024, USA

Description

**$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Applicants! **

Job Summary

As a Waterton Service (Maintenance) Technician I, you are an integral part of our mission “to provide a great place to live” for our residents. You will help maintain the physical condition of the community and equipment according to company guidelines and standards. The Service Technician I completes unit make-readies, conducts preventative maintenance, completes service requests, performs janitorial duties, and helps to maintain a hazard free community.

Your Impact and Job Responsibilities

• Prepare apartments for occupancy by effectively completing the make-ready process. This includes but is not limited to move-out/move-in inspections, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, appliance repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Complete resident service requests and repairs in a professional and timely manner.
• Conduct preventive maintenance as scheduled, while maintaining accurate records.
• Assist in maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the community by ensuring grounds, amenities, exteriors, and common areas are free from debris.
• Utilize reasonable safety measures and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to solve problems and multi-task
• Experience in building maintenance, skilled trades, general labor, or comparable experience
• Experience with apartment maintenance technology and systems, or similar (i.e. commercial retail or other residential) is strongly preferred

At Waterton, we recognize that compensation and benefits are important not only to our associates but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of benefits including:

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• On-Call stipend paid for every week on call
• BYOD (Bring your own device) stipend
• Competitive hourly compensation and renewal bonuses
• Full suite of benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and even pet insurance
• 401K + match
• Generous paid time off, volunteer time off, and paid holidays

Typical Base Pay Range: $17.50 - $24.50 per hour, plus bonus program participation

This pay range is base pay only and does not include any additional compensation or bonuses that this position may be eligible for. The pay range is approximate and the actual pay may vary depending on related work experience, certifications, education, and other job related factors.

About Waterton

Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and property management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved and grown, one thing has remained constant - the drive to achieve results by exceeding expectations. For over 30 years Waterton remains passionate about delivering an incredible Resident Experience, which we believe is made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value performance that delivers experiences that exceed expectations, coupled with an unwavering commitment to Investor, Guest, and Resident service excellence. Overall we are a collection of people who strive daily to “find the good and leave it better”.

Waterton welcomes all.

Waterton is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Waterton will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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