Maintenance Technician - Resident-Focused, PTO & 401(k)

Preferred Apartment Communities; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO program

13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with exceptional employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities in Houston, Texas is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to assist with maintenance requests and provide exceptional service to residents. You will be responsible for completing work orders, maintaining amenity areas, and supporting preventive maintenance efforts.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a valid driver’s license. This role offers a competitive pay rate of $24.00 per hour and generous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of maintenance experience (apartment maintenance experience preferred).
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Budget or basic business finance helpful.
• Refrigeration certification (type 2 or universal) or obtain one within the first 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license (free from major moving violations) and dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all maintenance requests and preventive maintenance.
• Complete maintenance work orders for residents and respond to emergency requests.
• Prepare vacant apartments to make rent ready.
• Maintain logbooks and databases; enter service requests.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in meeting budget responsibilities.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Budget or basic business finance

Education

1-3 years of maintenance experience

Refrigeration certification (type 2 or universal)

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Various hand tools and test equipment

Job description

Preferred Apartment Communities in Houston, Texas is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to assist with maintenance requests and provide exceptional service to residents. You will be responsible for completing work orders, maintaining amenity areas, and supporting preventive maintenance efforts.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a valid driver’s license. This role offers a competitive pay rate of $24.00 per hour and generous employee benefits.