Lead Maintenance Technician 28-26

Job Notice

Date Posted: August 5, 2026

Position: Lead Maintenance Technician

Starting Rate: $24.95/hour

Job # 28-26

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled

Established in 1937, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a national leader in providing safe, healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community. HACA's mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism.

PAMI is looking for a service-oriented Lead Maintenance to join our high-performing management team in Austin! Responsible for diagnosing and performing repairs within their assigned property, which is more technical in nature and requires highly skilled levels of knowledge.

What you will do in this position:

Maintenance & Technical Repairs

• Performs tasks in several trades or crafts at their assigned development.
• Repairs plumbing, carpentry, electrical, household appliances, and heating systems using various methods, materials, and equipment.
• Diagnoses and performs repairs within assigned property that are highly technical in nature.
• Duties might involve the removal of low-level asbestos-containing building material (ACBM).

Work Orders, Compliance & Supervision

• Ensures efficient and courteous response to residents' requests.
• Coordinates activities of workers and inspects work sites to ensure projects meet HACA and government safety standards.
• Maintains project records accurately and efficiently.
• Reads and understands repair manuals, instructions/warnings on cleaning agents, and writes service requests, maintenance reports, and inspection reports.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• High school graduate or GED. Three years' experience in apartment or building maintenance
• Vocational training and/or experience in areas of general repairs, carpentry, plumbing, air conditioning and electrical repairs or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Use of personally owned hand tools required
• Ability to read and write English. Be able to read and understand repair manuals, instructions/warning on cleaning agents; write service requests, maintenance reports and inspection reports
• Valid Texas Driver's License, driving record, and copy of diplomas and/or transcripts required

Benefits:

• Paid sick leave, annual leave, birthday leave & federal holidays
• 100% of employee health insurance premiums paid by the agency
• Supplemental health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Program

For a more detailed description of our compensation/benefits offered, go to the following website: https://www.hacanet.org/employment/

APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Application for the open posted position must be submitted via online at the following website: https://hacanet.applicantpro.com/ However, we will accept applications at the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, 1124 S. IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704. No applications will be accepted after the noted closing dates on the job announcement. We encourage you to visit our website often to view and apply for vacant positions with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin or sign up for job alerts at our career site. The HACA is a drug-free workplace. A Criminal Background Check including a sex offender registry check. A Driving Record, Texas Driver's License, and a Physical/Drug Screening will be required upon offer of employment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER