Maintenance Technician II - Future Opportunities
Invitation Homes
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Job Description
Future Opportunities
Join our Maintenance Technician Talent Community to stay connected with Invitation Homes. While an immediate opening may not be available in your area, we regularly review applicants for both current and future opportunities as positions become available.
Unlock the Power of You
At Invitation Homes, our associates are the foundation of our success. We connect your work to real impact, invest in your growth, and welcome you to feel at home — because care isn't just something we say, it's something you experience.
Invitation Homes owns and operates homes in great neighborhoods across 16 top U.S. markets. We continue to innovate with smart home technology, an industry-leading maintenance app, and other lifestyle-enhancing services that make leasing easier than owning. Our market teams — Leasing, Property Management, and Rehab, Turns & Maintenance — work together to deliver excellent resident experiences and maintain high-quality homes. Every associate plays a meaningful role in that mission.
Your Role on the Team
As a Maintenance Technician II at Invitation Homes, you will be performing high-quality maintenance work in our single-family rental homes while providing outstanding customer service to our residents. This includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
- Completing maintenance service requests across multiple trades
- Providing excellent customer service and promoting a quality living experience for all residents
- Perform required work while demonstrating respect for resident's home
- Completing regular ProCare visits in residents' homes to perform proactive maintenance and repairs
- Complete the associated checklist for each visit within its respective mobile app platform. At the completion of the visit, schedule the next ProCare Maintenance Visit with the resident through the maintenance mobile app
- Educating residents regarding all maintenance topics by specifically showing webpage of Invitation Homes expectations.
- Educating residents on the functional systems of their rental home
- Completing general property condition assessments at all property visits and alerting the property management team when items require immediate attention
- Reviewing and using Technician-specific reports to find opportunities for improvement
- Performing repairs in vacant properties while they are on-the-market or during the turn process
- Properly using and caring for company-supplied tools, materials, and vehicles
- On a daily basis, proactively review the next day's appointments to ensure the proper equipment, material, information, and allotted time is available to complete the work in a single visit
- Adhere to all Invitation Homes safety guidelines
- Performing other duties as assigned
Your Experience Includes
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2-5 years' proven experience in residential repairs and maintenance, other building maintenance or related experience
- OSHA 10 is required (new hires will have up to 90 days to complete OSHA 10 certification if not already certified)
- The following certifications are a plus: EPA Certification: Type I, Type II, and/or EPA Universal HVAC Certification CPO certification (pool)
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills; multi-lingual is a plus
- Comfortability using mobile devices (i.e. iPad and/or iPhone) and various mobile applications
- Understanding of residential construction and mechanical systems and ability to perform general repairs in some of the following: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, sheetrock, exterior structural, HVAC (minor) and appliances. Some training will be provided.
- Must possess a current driver's license, automobile insurance, and any other licenses and/or certification as required by state law
- Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis including occasional weekends and holidays
- Ability to provide basic hand and power tools
- Ability to perform work that requires the following: Frequent climbing, reaching, use of fingers, stooping, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, and hearing
- Ability to lift and/or move an excess of 50 pounds or more and operate standard maintenance equipment as assigned
Why Invitation Homes
We believe when our residents thrive, our associates thrive. Here, you're not just filling a role — you're building a career at a company that invests in your growth and welcomes you for who you are.
What's in it for you
- Competitive pay and annual bonus program for all associates
- Generous PTO including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Casual dress code and a genuinely great work environment
- Team events, celebrations, and a culture that values connection
- Employee Resource Groups: Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation
- Career growth paths and learning opportunities — we promote from within
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is: $20.19 - $35.00, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.
What Most Handyman Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Handyman work in Texas has no single license, but there are limits on what you can legally do without one. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work beyond minor tasks belong to licensed trades. A good handyman knows where that line is and stays on the right side of it. Pay is hourly or per job, and independent handymen who build a reputation and a client list can earn well through repeat and referral work.
The surprise for many new hires is the sheer variety. One day is drywall and paint, the next is a ceiling fan, a door that will not close, or a fence repair. You need a broad tool kit, a reliable vehicle, and the judgment to price jobs fairly and finish them clean. There is little seasonality because homes always need repairs, though move-out and remodel seasons bring spikes. Customer trust is everything. People let you into their homes, so professionalism and cleanliness win the next job.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A handyman day is a series of varied jobs across one or several homes. You start by confirming the scope with each customer, then work through the list. Typical tasks include patching drywall, hanging shelves and fixtures, fixing doors and cabinets, sealing gaps, minor carpentry, and touch-up paint. You carry a broad tool set and stock common hardware so one trip covers most needs.
Estimating and communication run through the whole day. You look at a task, quote it, and set expectations before you begin. Protecting the home matters. You lay drop cloths, clean as you go, and leave each space better than you found it. Some jobs are quick and others reveal hidden problems once you open a wall, so flexibility is key. You track materials and time for the invoice. The reward is variety and steady problem solving, plus the repeat customers who call you first every time something breaks.
What Handyman Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Maintenance and Repair Workers, General).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $22.46/hr.
Building a Handyman Career in Texas
Texas has no general handyman license, and a handyman can legally handle many small repairs and cosmetic work. The key limit is that electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work beyond minor tasks belongs to licensed trades. Larger remodels can require a permit and a licensed contractor. A good handyman knows where that line sits and refers or partners out the licensed work. The path here is reputation based. You build skill across many small trades, earn repeat customers, and can grow into a small home-repair or remodeling business.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Helper / Entry Handyman $38,584/yr
Learn a broad set of repair and maintenance tasks across trades.
- 2 Skilled Handyman $46,717/yr
Work solo across drywall, carpentry, doors, fixtures, and finishes.
- 3 Lead / Specialist $60,466/yr
Take on remodels and larger projects, coordinating licensed trades.
- 4 Independent Operator $60,466/yr
Build a client list and run your own schedule and pricing.
- 5 Home Repair Business Owner $76,211/yr
Grow into a repair or remodeling company with employees.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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