Maintenance Technician

Residential Maintenance Technician

Paths is a full‑scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high‑quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 14,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 500 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property management life cycle, including development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary
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We are looking for a professional Maintenance Technician with residential building maintenance skills to assist with the day‑to‑day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all building systems and equipment. This position will coordinate and complete all requested work, assign priorities, and follow up on completion.

Classification
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Non‑exempt (eligible for overtime);
Non‑Union
Location
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DeSoto, TX 75115

• Performs routine maintenance work and makes repairs to properties as needed, including light plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, light electrical
• Works closely with Property Manager/Superintendent who will help coordinate tasks
• Coordinates with tenants to set times to access apartments to make repairs
• Efficiently manages incoming service requests
• Repair of walkways and exteriors
• Tracks time and logs activities and the work completed for each job
• Completes renovation projects as needed
• Performs high‑quality work with attention to detail
• On‑call rotations with the Superintendent to respond to tenant requests and issues, with compensation provided for travel to the property

• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with a successful track record as maintenance tech/handyperson
• Experienced and knowledgeable in construction and maintenance
• Able to handle a wide variety of repairs (including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• Good at troubleshooting and problem solving
• Good communication skills to communicate with tenants and other staff effectively
• Good at using e‑mail, text messages, and apps for business purposes
• Has a reliable vehicle to travel around to property locations (where applicable)
• Owns all tools needed for general handyperson tasks – is a PLUS

$20.00 – $23.00

• Medical insurance: 100 % of medical benefits paid for employees only
• Voluntary dental and vision plan options
• Bonus eligible
• Paid time off
• 12 paid company holidays
• Voluntary short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
• Voluntary accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee referral program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity – We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.