About Emerge:

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

Job Summary:

We are currently looking to hire a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Lead Maintenance Technician to join our Emerge team. The role of an Assistant Lead Maintenance Technician is to assist the Lead Maintenance Technician and Property Manager in maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves making every effort to ensure units are turned quickly and grounds are clean providing a quality living environment for residents, guests, and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state, and federal laws, e.g., OSHA, ADA, the Fair Housing Act, etc.
• Must be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the community and immediately report unsafe conditions, e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights to the Property Manager and/or Lead Maintenance person.
• Fix or replace tiles, carpet, and flooring of units.
• Change locks and make keys.
• Remove and transfer heavy appliances and equipment from storage areas to units and vice versa as needed.
• Assist in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpsters.
• Ensure that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Responsible for keeping grounds 100% clean and free of litter.
• Details property on a regular basis
• Clean and rake shrub areas, shovels mud when necessary
• Use blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
• Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance on property as requested by Property Manager and/or Lead Maintenance person.
• Assist with various physical tasks as directed, e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc.
• Assists with "make-ready" duties when requested by the Property Manager and/or Lead Maintenance person.
• Perform interior and exterior painting duties to include carrying buckets of paint from storage area to work site and back.
• Complete minor and routine service requests when requested by Property Manager and/or Lead Maintenance person.
• Follow procedures when service requests are performed.
• Distribute resident communications to all units.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by Property Manager and/or Lead Maintenance person.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Proven experience as Assistant Lead Maintenance/Maintenance Technician
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and other systems
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• Good physical condition and strength with a willingness to work overtime.
• Customer service orientation
• Self-motivated, ability to be resourceful and creative.
• Organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Team oriented with ability to work independently and with a team.
• Certificate in EPA, HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• High School Diploma or equivalent thereof
• Bilingual (Spanish)

What We Have to Offer:

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