Roving Maintenance Technican/ Project Specialist

Gaines Investment Trust; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaines Investment Trust seeks a Roving Maintenance Technician / Project Specialist to perform maintenance repairs and service requests at multiple communities in North Dallas/Plano, TX. You will diagnose HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, and general issues, and complete work orders with strong customer service.

The ideal candidate holds HVAC and CPO certifications, 3+ years of multifamily maintenance experience, and can manage priorities across sites.

Qualifications

• Residence within the North Dallas/Plano area.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• HVAC Certification (Required).
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification (Required).
• Three or more years of multifamily or related maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, painting, and pool maintenance.
• Experience performing routine property inspections.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different communities.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple onsite teams.
• Availability for rotational on-call responsibilities and occasional after-hours emergencies.
• English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance repairs and service requests at multiple Gaines Investment Trust communities.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, and general maintenance issues.
• Complete work orders efficiently while delivering outstanding customer service.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine property inspections.
• Assist with apartment turns, including painting, cleaning, repairs, and preparing homes for new residents.
• Support apartment renovations, capital improvement projects, and special assignments.
• Maintain pools, amenities, common areas, and community curb appeal.
• Communicate professionally with residents regarding maintenance requests and project updates.
• Coordinate repair priorities with onsite property management teams.
• Work alongside maintenance teams, vendors, and contractors on specialized repairs.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance emergencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the portfolio.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Pool maintenance

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

HVAC Certification

CPO Certification

3+ years multifamily maintenance

Job description

Roving Maintenance Technician / Project Specialist

Location: North Dallas / Plano, Texas
Home Base: Greyson's Gate Apartments

Compensation: $24–$28 per hour (based on experience), plus monthly performance bonuses

Estimated Time: 10–15 minutes

What You Will Do

• Perform maintenance repairs and service requests at multiple Gaines Investment Trust communities


• Diagnose and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, and general maintenance issues


• Complete work orders efficiently while delivering outstanding customer service


• Perform preventative maintenance and routine property inspections


• Assist with apartment turns, including painting, cleaning, repairs, and preparing homes for new residents


• Support apartment renovations, capital improvement projects, and special assignments


• Maintain pools, amenities, common areas, and community curb appeal


• Communicate professionally with residents regarding maintenance requests and project updates


• Coordinate repair priorities with onsite property management teams


• Work alongside maintenance teams, vendors, and contractors on specialized repairs


• Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance emergencies


• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the portfolio

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Residence within the North Dallas/Plano area


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation


• HVAC Certification (Required)


• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification (Required)


• Three or more years of multifamily or related maintenance experience


• Strong troubleshooting skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, painting, and pool maintenance


• Experience performing routine property inspections


• Excellent time management and organizational skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different communities


• Outstanding customer service and communication skills


• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple onsite teams


• Availability for rotational on-call responsibilities and occasional after-hours emergencies


• English fluency

Why This Role Stands Out

• Support multiple apartment communities throughout the North Dallas and Plano market


• Work on a wide variety of maintenance projects, renovations, and capital improvements


• Expand your technical skills while working alongside experienced maintenance professionals


• Opportunity to make a direct impact across an entire portfolio rather than a single property


• Long-term career growth with a stable, family-owned company

Why You'll Love GIT

At Gaines Investment Trust, we believe our people are our greatest investment. As a 100% family-owned and operated company with more than 60 years of ownership and management experience, we've built a culture centered on stability, teamwork, and long-term career growth.

Unlike third-party management companies, we own and operate our communities, allowing our maintenance professionals to focus on quality workmanship while building rewarding careers with a company that invests in its people.

We proudly provide ongoing maintenance training in our dedicated maintenance training facility, promote from within whenever possible, and support continued professional development.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Monthly Performance Bonuses


• Employee Apartment Discount (where eligible)


• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holiday


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Company-paid Life Insurance


• Optional Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Pet Insurance


• Ongoing Maintenance Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Who We Are

Founded in 1966, Gaines Investment Trust is a fully integrated, family-owned real estate investment and management company that owns and operates apartment communities throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

With a portfolio of more than 8,000 apartment homes, we are committed to the long-term ownership of our communities while investing in our employees, residents, and properties for lasting success.

Our mission is simple: own communities we would be proud to live in, hire exceptional people who share our values, and create outstanding experiences for our residents and employees alike.

Learn more about Gaines Investment Trust and our multifamily communities at www.GainesInvestmentTrust.com.