Maintenance Technician - Palms on Lamar

Rippling, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainey Property Management is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep the interiors, exteriors, and common areas across our multifamily properties in top condition. You will perform mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks while coordinating with the property team to uphold safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal.

The role requires at least 2 years of apartment maintenance experience, and HVAC certification is preferred. A reliable vehicle and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of apartment maintenance experience.
• HVAC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support to ensure peak performance of all systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
• Complete assigned projects in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
• Follow up on service requests within 24 hours.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

HVAC Certification

Job description

At Rainey Property Management, we live by a simple yet powerful belief: Desire to Inspire .

This core mission fuels everything we do—from the way we serve residents and empower our teams to how we contribute to the neighborhoods we manage.

We Inspire:

• Communication by fostering open, honest, and meaningful connections
• Better Homes through high-quality, welcoming living environments
• Kindness by leading with empathy, respect, and compassion in every interaction
• Community by strengthening the neighborhoods we serve
• Excellence through high standards, constant innovation, and impactful work

In the realm of property management, Rainey Property Management stands as a beacon of excellence. We offer a comprehensive range of services finely tuned to the distinct requirements of multifamily communities and affordable housing programs.

With an unwavering commitment to enhancing property values, maximizing returns, and fostering vibrant communities, we dedicate ourselves to delivering tailored solutions that not only meet but exceed the expectations of property owners.

At Rainey, we don’t just manage properties — we inspire change, build community, and create places people are proud to call home.

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Welcome to the forefront of our maintenance team!

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of our properties. This position oversees and performs technical & mechanical work that ensures the inside and external buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the community meet the standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy problem-solving, and possess a keen eye for detail, you're in the right place.

Maintenance Technician Reports to: Property Manager and or Maintenance Supervisor

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 2 years apartment maintenance experience
• HVAC Certified preferred

As an experienced professional you will:

• Provide maintenance support to ensure peak performance of all systems to include mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC
• Complete projects/tasks in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Follow up on assigned service requests within 24 hours
• Complete assigned daily, weekly, and monthly tasks timely and accurately
• Constantly observe the condition of the community and immediately report and/or initiate action to correct unsafe condition
• Physically walk the property on a frequent basis to ensure pathways to units/models, stairways and breezeways, dumpster areas, recreation areas, common areas, grounds adjacent to the road and walkways always remain neat and free of litter and debris
• Maintain the appearance of the building exterior and grounds effectively
• Complete assigned tasks as requested
• Perform after hours emergency on-call coverage as scheduled
• Be observant for any problem that could be a hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, staff, guests, and the public. This includes condition of pool gates, fencing, lighting, trip hazards, etc.
• Always display a service-oriented mindset maintaining courtesy and diplomacy with residents, colleagues, management, vendors, and all external customers
• Ensure excellent service standards to maintain high level of resident satisfaction
• Use of small hand tools, gas power tools, blowers, power washers as well as brooms, ladders, scrub brushes and various types of rags, different types of cleaning solvents and including use of required safety equipment
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work as scheduled and for on-call emergence maintenance
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Employs two person lift when lifting/carrying objects that weigh more than 50 lbs.
• Ability to carry, push and/or pull, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl
• Significant amount of walking throughout the day
• Climbing up and down a ladder
• Ability to work in hot, cold and/or damp environments
• Use of general grounds keeping equipment including, but not limited to leaf blowers, snow blowers, brooms, ladders, scrub brushes and various types of rags, different types of cleaning solvents and including use of required safety equipment
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials
• All Maintenance team members are required to have and maintain their own tools.