Maintenance Trainee

Balfour Beatty Communities; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical and Dental Insurance

Health Savings and Dependent Care

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer matching

Robust PTO, holidays, personal days

Volunteer days

Disability & parental leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Communities in Abilene, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold the physical condition of the community and deliver world-class service to residents. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and ensure all resident service requests are completed promptly, while following safety policies and contributing to a positive living environment.

On-call rotation provides 24/7 coverage. The Maintenance Technician role sits within a structured career path, with levels from Trainee

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Knowledge of basic tools and maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Learn and provide maintenance support for general upkeep of property, HVAC, electrical, and lighting systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Deliver high resident satisfaction through responsive, professional service.
• Work a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24/7 maintenance coverage.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Who we are

At Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to a singular mission: delivering the quality communities people are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences can only be created when We Care—about our residents, our partners, our communities, and each other. Our culture of caring drives every aspect of our business, guiding us to always do the right thing and build meaningful connections as we fulfill the needs of our residents and partners with sincerity, empathy, and creativity.

Our Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employment
• Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K plan with employer matching
• Robust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• Company paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.
• And more!

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is integral to meeting this objective, with responsibility for maintaining the overall physical condition of the community and providing world-class service to our valued residents. Our Maintenance Technicians diagnose maintenance issues, make necessary repairs, and ensure all resident service requests and other community maintenance is completed in a timely manner

About the Maintenance Technician Job Family

Balfour Beatty Communities' (BBC) Maintenance Technician Job Family was established to provide a structure around the maintenance function at BBC. This new framework will create levels around roles and responsibilities, while also attracting, retaining, and growing our maintenance employees! Come grow with us!

Each level has their own requirements as defined in the job description and have a training plan set in place to help you achieve the next level. The Maintenance Job Family has the following levels:

• Maintenance Trainee
• Maintenance Technician I
• Maintenance Technician II
• Maintenance Technician III

What you'll be doing

• Learn and provide maintenance support for general maintenance and orderliness of property HVA, mechanical, electrical, utilities and lighting systems. Including inspections and repairs.
• Ensuring the successful execution of all company safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Delivering the highest level of resident satisfaction through responsive, consistent, positive and professional interactions.
• Working a rotating on call schedule to have 24/7 maintenance coverage

Who we're looking for

Qualified candidates will have:

• High school diploma or GED graduate level
• Knowledge of basic tools and general maintenance processes
• Basic trouble shooting skills
• Valid, state-issued driver’s license with a safe driving record is required.

Typical Physical Demands:

Regularly use hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, supplies, and office equipment. Frequently stand, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, balance, and stoop. Sit and stand to do clerical work. Regularly lift and move equipment and supplies up to 50-75 lbs.

Typical Work Conditions:

Work is performed in and outside a maintenance/machinery environment and in and outside residential properties. Employee frequently interacts directly with residents, maintenance, and communities’ staff during the workday.

Benefits:

Discretionary bonuses, health/life insurance, retirement plan/401K contributions, paid time off, long-term, and short-term disability, paid parental leave.

Balfour Beatty Communities is part of Balfour Beatty Investments and Balfour Beatty, plc, an international group that finances, develops, builds, and maintains infrastructure assets.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law