Maintenance Technician
Retirement Housing Foundation
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Job Description
Job Summary
In this critical role at Sagetree Terrace Apartment, 65-unit older adult community located in Houston, TX. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining the physical condition of the property, including buildings, common areas, and grounds. This position supports Property Manager in the daily property operations through general maintenance, timely completion of service requests, and participation in apartment turn-key processes and preventative maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will help maintain the organization and inventory, follow all safety standards and practices, and communicate effectively with residents, vendors, and team members to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for senior residents.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Building and Property Maintenance: Maintain the interior and exterior appearance of the buildings and property by performing daily janitorial duties in common areas, including lobbies, stairwells, walkways, hallways, windows, banisters, bathrooms, and communal rooms.
- Unit Turnovers: Complete unit turnovers within 3 days of move-out, as necessary.
- Painting and Preventative Maintenance: Perform painting duties and execute preventative maintenance tasks per the established schedule.
- Inspections: Assist in apartment and systems inspections as required.
- Work Orders: Respond to work orders for units and common areas, prioritize based on urgency, and enter details into OneSite.
- Maintenance Emergencies: Address maintenance emergencies, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues, including appliance repairs.
- Vendor Coordination: Monitor the landscape contractor and work closely with vendors to ensure satisfactory work.
- Safety and Compliance: Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Knowledge in regulatory inspections REAC/NSPIRE.
- Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service to residents and internal stakeholders by addressing maintenance needs promptly and effectively.
- Maintenance Shop Organization: Keep the maintenance shop neat, free of clutter, and well-organized daily.
- Property Security: Maintain vigilance regarding the security of the property, ensuring all keys are in possession and secure.
Physical Attributes
- Physical Strength & Lifting: Regularly lift or move equipment, tools, and materials up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Stamina & Endurance: Spend long hours standing, walking, claiming stairways and moving around facilities.
- Manual Dexterity: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment.
- Flexibility & Mobility: Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach overhead or horizontally in tight spaces.
- Height & Balance: Climb and balance on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs to perform elevated repairs.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in the building maintenance field highly desired.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
- Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using hand and power tools for repair and maintenance tasks.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move items up to 50 lbs. without assistance, and endure prolonged standing and repetitive activities, including using tools, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
- Leadership and Teamwork: Basic understanding of leadership principles with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Problem-Solving
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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