Senior Maintenance Technician – Apartments

UDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

UDR, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain apartment communities, ensuring timely service and high quality. You will handle electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general upkeep to keep units and common areas in top condition.

The role emphasizes resident service, safety, and ongoing maintenance excellence, with on-call rotation and required certifications. Join a large, national property manager delivering premier apartment homes across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational certificate and/or degree preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in building and mechanical maintenance including plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, painting and drywall.
• Minimum of three to five years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance and repair techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of HVAC and carpentry a plus.
• Must have EPA Type II or Universal certification.
• Certification in Chlorine, Fluorine, and Carbon (CFC) preferred
• Some locations require certification in pool operation (CPO).
• Valid driver's license & rotating on-call responsibility required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident requests for maintenance and service within the quality and time standards established by the organization.
• Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the community by ensuring that grounds, amenities, buildings, and common areas are free of debris and safety issues are reported immediately.
• Ensure apartments are ready for occupancy by performing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, and other maintenance tasks as necessary.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspace; organize and stock inventory as needed.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Provide a more complex level of services for high-profile tower or large complex communities.
• Provide additional services such as high-rise window cleaning, elevators, etc.
• Assist in training and mentoring of new Service Techs or Apprentices.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting & drywall

Customer service

On-call availability

Education

Technical or vocational certificate or degree preferred

Tools

EPA Type II/Universal certification

CFC certification

CPO certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

UDR, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain apartment communities, ensuring timely service and high quality. You will handle electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general upkeep to keep units and common areas in top condition.

The role emphasizes resident service, safety, and ongoing maintenance excellence, with on-call rotation and required certifications. Join a large, national property manager delivering premier apartment homes across the U.S.