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Maintenance Technician - Palms On Lamar at Rainey Property Management

Maintenance Technician - Palms On Lamar

Rainey Property Management · Austin, TX, US

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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Familiarity with property management systems or work order tracking software is a plus
  • 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
  • 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
  • Consistently demonstrate punctuality and reliable attendance

Skills

  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Carpentry
  • Appliance repairs
  • Problem-solving skills across multiple trade areas
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills

Location

  • 8600 North Lamar Boulevard, Travis County, Austin, TX 78753

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 2+ years

Education Level

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

  • $28 Per hour

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Career development opportunities

About the Company

  • Rainey Property Management offers a competitive benefits package including:
  • Be a part of something bigger—join a team that believes in building homes, communities, and lives that inspire.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.