Maintenance Technician

Overview

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The Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance and ensure the cleanliness of common areas inside and outside the property.

• Perform regular custodial duties around the property, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal.
• Complete grounds work directed by the Maintenance or Community Manager, such as trash pickup, cleaning dumpster areas, blowing parking lots and sidewalks, removing debris, and power‑washing.
• Clean breezeways by removing cobwebs, running lights, and mopping floors; power‑wash and wipe down doors and handrails.
• Execute basic landscaping tasks: trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
• Assist in preparing units for occupancy, including removing trash from vacant apartments.
• Operate equipment safely: power washer, backpack blower, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaner, sweepers, and golf carts.
• Assist with pool maintenance and understand basic pool care (chemical adjustments, backwashing, cleaning).
• Respond promptly to emergency and after‑hours maintenance assignments.
• Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24–48 hours, updating records in the computer system.
• Perform repairs to maintain the community’s aesthetics and structural integrity, addressing any damage promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and safety/environmental laws; report supply needs and maintain shop organization.

• High school diploma or GED – Preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or related field – Preferred.
• General knowledge of skilled trades: construction/installation, repair, maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make‑ready work.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license – Required.

• Walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• Push or pull items, reach overhead, and bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.
• Use hand and finger dexterity to grasp tools.
• See to identify plants, weeds, pests, and read computer screens.
• Hear and understand verbal communications.
• Occasionally lift or carry items up to 50 pounds; use assistance or equipment as needed.
• Operate maintenance tools such as power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers.
• Operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

• Position is on‑site; employee will spend time outdoors exposed to the elements.
• May require working in confined spaces, heights, and potentially hazardous areas.

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive health care coverage for full‑time, regular associates.
• Employer‑paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development opportunities, career growth, and role‑based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple employee resource groups.
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days.
• Discounted perks:
  Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.

The anticipated pay range for this Maintenance Technician position is $23.00 per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  Grand Prairie, TX

RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance to fully participate in our application or interview process, please contact us through our website.