On-Call Apartment Maintenance Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Apartment discount

Educational assistance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities seeks a Maintenance Technician to support on-site upkeep at Adair off Addison. This full-time role handles appliance, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repairs, plus preparing units for rent and maintaining facilities.

You will respond to urgent calls after hours and assist with resident events while upholding safety and quality standards. A Refrigeration certification is required or obtained within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 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 (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.

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

Troubleshooting

HVAC

Hand tools

Test equipment

Ladders

Moving heavy equipment

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Ladders

Job description

Preferred Apartment Communities seeks a Maintenance Technician to support on-site upkeep at Adair off Addison. This full-time role handles appliance, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repairs, plus preparing units for rent and maintaining facilities.

You will respond to urgent calls after hours and assist with resident events while upholding safety and quality standards. A Refrigeration certification is required or obtained within 90 days.