Maintenance Technician II
American Landmark Management
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Job Description
American Landmark Apartments has been awarded one of the best places to work 5 years in a row on a national level. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Technician II for Waterford Trails, our 340 unit residential community located in Spring, TX! At American Landmark, we believe in you and the development of your career. Our team members all receive equal opportunities to grow from within. Due to our strong training and mentorship programs, each new AL team member is set up for success. Our award-winning work-life balance is the result of a strong team commitment and industry leading collaboration.
Your role as Maintenance Technician II is critical to AL's success and may include due diligence, community acquisition/disposition, serving on or participating in company sponsored or sanctioned committees, organizations, functions etc. You are ultimately responsible for insuring the efficient maintenance operation of the property under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
We have a new bonus structure! All Maintenance team members will receive a stipend of $100 when on-call, on top of overtime. ALSO, maintenance team members are eligible for bonuses of up to $250 based on make ready status and work order completion.
Your "Day to Day" at American Landmark:
- Responsible for the daily repair and upkeep of the property
- Responding to work orders within 24 hours
- Complete the "make-ready" process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing
- Complete paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked
- Tracking inventory used
- Notifying the Maintenance Supervisor about re-ordering needs
Qualifying Accomplishments:
- Prior experience in multi-family housing
- HVAC Certified (Requirement)
- Electrical & plumbing skills / trouble shooting ability
- Irrigation knowledge
What American Landmark Offers You:
- Market competitive salary
- Comprehensive insurance coverage to include Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability
- Three weeks' paid vacation per year
- Industry competitive bonus structure to include move-ins and renewal pool
- Education/Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K Retirement Plan w/ 4% match
- 30% rent discounted apartment
- Cell phone allowance
Background & drug screening are a requirement. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Build a client list and run your own schedule and pricing.
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Grow into a repair or remodeling company with employees.
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