Maintenance Technician- Las Lomas

Maintenance Technician

Location: Las Lomas - 6161 Trail Glen Drive, Dallas County, Dallas, TX 75217

Compensation: $22-$25 Per Hour [Depending On Experience]

Position Summary

As a Maintenance Technician at one of our affordable housing communities, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the functionality, safety, and comfort of our properties. From daily service requests to preventative maintenance, you'll support the community by delivering responsive, high-quality work while upholding our company values.

If you're a hands-on, solutions-focused technician with experience in multifamily housing, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Essential Functions

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform a wide range of maintenance tasks including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repairs.
• Promptly respond to resident work orders and ensure repairs are completed professionally and efficiently.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and determine the appropriate repair methods.
• Replace and install fixtures such as faucets, outlets, lightbulbs, locks, and cabinets.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to resident concerns with professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to timely resolution.
• Accurately manage work orders by closing, editing, and notating each request in the property management system to ensure clear documentation and timely follow-up.

Preventative Maintenance

• Conduct regular inspections of property systems including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to extend equipment life and minimize breakdowns.
• Identify safety hazards and report larger concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.

Unit Turnovers

• Prepare vacant units for new residents by completing repairs, painting, deep cleaning, and appliance checks.
• Ensure all units meet company standards before move-in by conducting final walk-throughs.

Common Area Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of all shared spaces including hallways, lobbies, community amenities, and grounds.
• Perform light groundskeeping, trash pickup, and seasonal upkeep tasks as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA safety protocols and company guidelines for tool and equipment usage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance emergencies.
• Perform after-hours emergency on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Be observant for any problems that could be a hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, staff, or the public (e.g., pool gates, fencing, lighting, trip hazards, etc.).
• Use small hand tools, gas-powered tools, blowers, power washers, brooms, ladders, scrub brushes, and cleaning solvents, while following proper safety procedures and using required PPE.
• Must have reliable transportation to report to work as scheduled and to respond to emergency on-call maintenance needs.
• Always display a service-oriented mindset, maintaining professionalism, courtesy, and diplomacy with residents, team members, vendors, and guests.
• Ensure excellent service standards are met to maintain a high level of resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of hands-on property maintenance experience (affordable housing experience a plus)
• Training or certification in building systems, HVAC, or trades preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills across multiple trade areas
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with property management systems or work order tracking software is a plus

Preferred Certifications

• HVAC Certification
• EPA Certification for refrigerant handling

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role requires regular physical activity and the ability to safely perform maintenance tasks both indoors and outdoors. You must be able to:

• Be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (up to 50 lbs.), climbing ladders/stairs, and walking on rooftops
• Operate small-motorized equipment requiring manual dexterity (e.g., repetitive hand/wrist, gripping, and elbow motion)
• Maintain normal hearing, vision, color discrimination, and depth perception to operate equipment safely
• Wear appropriate PPE including goggles, gloves, and masks
• Adapt to routine procedures with occasional deviation as needed
• Maintain excellent public-facing and interpersonal skills
• Work in various outdoor conditions including heat, cold, damp, and rain
• Manage occasional exposure to common property maintenance hazards such as chemicals, machinery, and power tools
• Minimize risk through adherence to safety training and company procedures
• Consistently demonstrate punctuality and reliable attendance

Contact your HR team for the full Physical Demands Analysis.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Career development opportunities
• A supportive and mission-driven team culture

Apply Today

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Disclaimer

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Rainey Property Management may add or change responsibilities in order to meet business and organizational needs. Employees must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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