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Maintenance Specialist in Houston

Energy Jobline ZR, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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COMPANY Westmount Realty Capital, LLC, a Dallas-based, privately held commercial real estate development and investment management company with exceptional performance specializing in value-add and opportunistic real estate investments. With an entrepreneurial spirit and proven 40-year track record across several market cycles Westmount has steadily built up a portfolio of over 13 million square feet of industrial and office properties and nearly 3,000 multifamily units nationwide.

OPPORTUNITY Immediate opening for a Maintenance Specialist located in Houston, TX. This position will provide

hands‑on

temporary maintenance support to our multi‑family portfolio in Houston as well as Tempe/Mesa AZ. Duties will include all general maintenance activities, HVAC maintenance/repairs, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, appliance repairs, preventative maintenance, vacant unit make‑ready activities, property safety/condition inspections, interior unit renovations, pool/pump maintenance, drywall repairs and painting. This position reports directly to Multifamily Asset Management with a strong dotted line to Multifamily Engineering and Construction teams based in Dallas, Tx.

This role requires 50% travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES The activities listed here are not all inclusive; rather, they indicate the types of activities normally performed by this position. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate competence in the following areas:

Technical skills in following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and carpentry.

Good working knowledge of boiler, chiller, and pumping systems.

Coordinate and perform general building maintenance activities.

Perform and document safety hazard inspections for the grounds, drive lanes, parking lots, and buildings. Report all observed safety hazards to property management.

Perform preventive maintenance activities and recommend improvements to PM program on an ongoing basis.

Coordinate site access for outside contractors, utility providers, and municipal inspectors.

Check fire alarm panel for trouble signals and report anomalies to the management office.

Inspect vacant units and mechanical rooms for condition; perform janitorial services, as needed, to maintain a presentable and safe environment.

Inspect exterior grounds and pick up trash, as needed, and report to management office any unusual conditions or damage.

Check exterior lighting for proper operation. Burned out lamps should be replaced if within reach or reported to the management office. Check timer clocks (if any) controlling exterior lighting and adjust as seasons change.

Review site plans and locations of service cutoffs (electric, domestic water, irrigation, boiler loop, etc.) for accuracy.

Respond to all emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and concerns quickly.

Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies, and keep the maintenance shop organized.

Assist in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts.

Evaluate and supervise property maintenance staff, as required.

Train property maintenance staff and manage implementation of Westmount programs, policies and standards, as required.

Assist with capital improvement projects in collaboration with Engineering and Construction department.

Assist with due diligence inspections of potential acquisitions, as requested.

Inspects properties to ensure third party management companies are in compliance with Westmount property safety policies, preventative maintenance procedures and general property upkeep standards.

Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High School Diploma required. Professional certifications related to property maintenance are acceptable.

Minimum 7 to 10 years of professional work experience on multi-family properties.

Organized and focused. This position requires a high level of attention to detail & able to work independently.

Flexibility to travel on short notice. Travel will be required for multiple day site visits to properties. 50% travel required.

Must have a reliable and well-maintained vehicle.

Must have a valid Texas driver license.

Must have a good or exceptional driving and/or MVR record.

Must have own reliable transportation and own automobile liability insurance on personal vehicle, with minimum insurance limits of at least $100,000 combined, or $100,000/$250,000/$50,000 split.

Must have basic hand and power tools sufficient to accomplish the requirements of this role.

Universal refrigerant certification required.

Good working knowledge of basic construction means and methods.

Ability to respond quickly to, and communicate effectively with Senior staff, co-workers, and contractors.

Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.

Must be able to use a PC for reviewing e‑mail and accessing the Internet to order materials and track work orders.

COMPANY INCENTIVES & PERKS

Health, Vision, Dental & Life Benefits

20 PTO days plus 10 company paid holidays

EPU Program: piece of the pie profit share

E‑Shares: Employee offered direct investment opportunities

401k benefits, allotted % paid by company regardless if you choose to contribute

Casual dress code

Robust company holidays events calendar, employee appreciation events and more!

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