Lead Maintenance Technician 28-26

Job Notice

Date Posted:
August 5, 2026

Position:
Lead Maintenance Technician

Starting Rate: $24.95/hour

Job # 28-26

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

Established in 1937, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a national leader in providing safe, healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community. HACA's mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism.

PAMI
is looking for a
service-oriented Lead Maintenance to join our high-performing management team in Austin! Responsible for diagnosing and performing repairs within their assigned property, which is more technical in nature and requires highly skilled levels of knowledge.

• Performs tasks in several trades or crafts at their assigned development.
• Repairs plumbing, carpentry, electrical, household appliances, and heating systems using various methods, materials, and equipment.
• Diagnoses and performs repairs within assigned property that are highly technical in nature.
• Duties might involve the removal of low-level asbestos-containing building material (ACBM).

• Ensures efficient and courteous response to residents' requests.
• Coordinates activities of workers and inspects work sites to ensure projects meet HACA and government safety standards.
• Maintains project records accurately and efficiently.
• Reads and understands repair manuals, instructions/warnings on cleaning agents, and writes service requests, maintenance reports, and inspection reports.

• High school graduate or GED. Three years' experience in apartment or building maintenance
• Vocational training and/or experience in areas of general repairs, carpentry, plumbing, air conditioning and electrical repairs or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Use of personally owned hand tools required
• Ability to read and write English. Be able to read and understand repair manuals, instructions/warning on cleaning agents; write service requests, maintenance reports and inspection reports
• Valid Texas Driver's License, driving record, and copy of diplomas and/or transcripts required

• Paid sick leave, annual leave, birthday leave & federal holidays
• 100% of employee health insurance premiums paid by the agency
• Supplemental health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Program

For a more detailed description of our compensation/benefits offered, go to the following website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

A Criminal Background Check including a sex offender registry check. A Driving Record, Texas Driver's License, and a Physical/Drug Screening will be required upon offer of employment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER