Property Maintenance Technician

Property Maintenance Technician
Location: Desert Haven, Odessa, TX
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

Are you dependable, hands-on, and experienced in property maintenance? RHF is seeking a Property Maintenance Technician at Desert Haven, a 50-unit senior residential community in Odessa, TX.

This position is responsible for maintaining the property's buildings, resident units, common areas, and grounds through general repairs, apartment turnovers, preventative maintenance, and timely completion of service requests. Atwo-bedroom unit at Desert Haven is provided as part of this position.

What You’ll Do

• Building & Property Maintenance: Maintain the interior and exterior of the property, including daily cleaning of common areas such as lobbies, stairwells, hallways, walkways, windows, banisters, bathrooms, and community rooms.

• Apartment Turnovers: Complete apartment turnovers within three days of move-out, as needed, to prepare units for new residents.

• Painting & Preventative Maintenance: Perform painting and complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.

• Inspections: Assist with apartment, building, and systems inspections as required.

• Work Orders: Respond to maintenance requests for resident units and common areas, prioritize work based on urgency, and document completed work in OneSite.

• Repairs & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and appliance issues and perform repairs as appropriate.

• Emergency Maintenance: Respond to maintenance emergencies, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

• Vendor Coordination: Monitor landscaping services and coordinate with vendors to ensure work is completed satisfactorily.

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Follow established safety procedures and support regulatory inspections, including REAC/NSPIRE requirements.

• Resident Service: Provide courteous, responsive service to residents and internal team members regarding maintenance needs.

• Maintenance Shop & Inventory: Keep the maintenance shop and storage areas clean, organized, and free of clutter. Maintain tools, inventory, and supplies appropriately.

• Property Security: Maintain awareness of property security and ensure keys are properly accounted for and secured.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in property maintenance or a related maintenance field.

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and use hand and power tools safely.

• Ability to troubleshoot problems, prioritize tasks, and work independently or as part of a team.

• Familiarity with property management software, such as RealPage Maintenance Facilities, preferred.

• Basic English proficiency to communicate effectively with residents, vendors, and team members.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

• Must be able to perform physical activities that include prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and repetitive tool use.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We Offer:

• Health, dental, and vision per plan documents

• Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year

• New hires are eligible for up to 80 hours of paid vacation each year

• Paid sick leave 

• Retirement savings plan

• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

• Hired applicant will be able to participate in the Incentive compensation program

• Employee assistance and more

• Basic group Term Life Insurance

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

•  On-Site Housing Benefit: Enjoy the convenience of a two-bedroom unit provided as part of this position at Desert Haven!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Apply today and be part of a great team!