Maintenance Technician (55314)

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📍 Stafford, TX 💰 Salary not listed 🕐 Full Time 📅 Posted June 23, 2026

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Job Description

About Emerge

Emerge is a trusted multi-family Property Management firm that operates A, B, C and new development apartment communities in Texas, Georgia, and Florida. We're a dedicated firm that strives to deliver exceptional value to our partners, properties, and our residents.

About the Role

As the Maintenance Technician, you will be part of a team responsible for the efficient operation and upkeep of the community, buildings and grounds, ensuring an amazing resident experience. Maintenance technicians at Emerge Living wear many hats and, with the rest of the maintenance team, handle make-ready tech and other duties. Reporting to the Community Manager and Service Manager, this is an exciting opportunity to help us achieve our mission of building community around delivering living excellence.

What You Bring

  • Ability to perform numerous physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs and moving your whole body, including prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, sweeping, stooping, kneeling, shoveling, crouching, lifting and handling of materials.
  • Frequent lifting, grasping and carrying materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
  • Computer literacy and effective communication skills: Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes.
  • Ability to work any assigned shift, including weekends. Shifts may change according to business needs.
  • Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities. A telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided for your manager.
  • Maintenance employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job. The device must have updated software and must be password-protected and compliant with Emerge Living security systems and operations software.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
  • Travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all the daily responsibilities of this position.
  • Have or will pursue in 90 days EPA certifications Type 1 and II
  • A Valid Driver's License

What You'll Do

  • Complete assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
  • Completes the "make-ready" process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a "punch" list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
  • Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property's maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.
  • Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
  • Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
  • Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
  • Complies with Emerge Livings safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property's routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
  • May periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.

What Motivates You

  • Impact: You thrive on improving the lives of residents, exceeding budgeted expectations, and contributing to the company's success.
  • Challenges: You embrace obstacles as opportunities, proactively seeking and implementing solutions.
  • Growth: You're inspired by being part of a fast-growing organization and contributing to its continued success.

What We Have to Offer

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Wealth Program
  • 401K Plan
  • Generous PTO
  • Growth Opportunities

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).

This listing does not state a wage. Here is the typical range for handyman roles in Houston so you know what to expect.
$31,616 Median $46,717 $76,211
Entry (10th)
$31,616
25th
$38,584
Median
$46,717
Experienced (90th)
$76,211

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. 1
    Helper / Entry Handyman $38,584/yr

    Learn a broad set of repair and maintenance tasks across trades.

  2. 2
    Skilled Handyman $46,717/yr

    Work solo across drywall, carpentry, doors, fixtures, and finishes.

  3. 3
    Lead / Specialist $60,466/yr

    Take on remodels and larger projects, coordinating licensed trades.

  4. 4
    Independent Operator $60,466/yr

    Build a client list and run your own schedule and pricing.

  5. 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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