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CWS Apartment Homes

Manages luxury apartment communities

Maintenance Technician

Full-TimePosted on 10/27/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Austin, TX, USA
In PersonWork is at residential apartment communities; travel within major metropolitan areas and occasional company functions in other cities may be required.
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • At least one year of experience in apartment maintenance or a trade requiring basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning is preferred.
  • Applicable certifications, including EPA, HVAC I & II, and CPO, are required.
  • A valid driver's license and current automobile insurance are required.
  • The employee must own a basic set of hand tools.
  • The employee must be able to read service requests and schedules and regularly converse in English with team members, residents, and vendors.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • The employee must be able to adhere to set and variable work schedules, including weekends and emergencies.
  • The employee must be able to follow company policies, procedures, and practices.
  • The employee must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and maintain a professional and ethical atmosphere.
  • The employee must be able to perform work at locations other than the home property and travel within major metropolitan areas, with possible attendance at company functions in other cities.
  • The employee must be able to respond to emergency calls outside normal business hours.
  • The role requires frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and working in confined or elevated spaces.
  • The role regularly requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling tools, appliances, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and involves exposure to varying weather and other environmental conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare make-ready apartments.
  • Complete service requests.
  • Perform common area maintenance.
  • Maintain inventory and organize the maintenance shop.
  • Participate in the preventative maintenance program.
  • Participate in resident satisfaction programs.
  • Communicate with customers, residents, investors, vendors, leadership, and CWS team members.
  • Participate in CWS Risk Management and Safety Programs.
  • Prioritize the health, well-being, and safety of team members, residents, contractors, and oneself in business activities.
  • Maintain the integrity and smooth operation of the community in accordance with safety standards and customer-service expectations.
  • Work throughout residential apartment communities, including occupied units, vacant apartments, exterior grounds, and maintenance areas.

About the company

CWS Apartment Homes manages luxury apartment communities for renters across the United States, combining on-site service with centralized property operations. Residents sign leases ranging from month-to-month to 18 months and use online portals to pay rent, ask questions and request maintenance. Its apartment business grew out of investments in manufactured housing, and the wider CWS group acquires, develops and sells properties as well as managing them. Local teams handle leasing and resident service, maintain buildings and shared amenities, and coordinate property operations with the wider investment business. Founded in 1969, CWS Apartment Homes is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, TX

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • Onboarding includes leadership access: CWS's monthly New Hire Experience connects recruits with leaders and fellow new starters.
  • Housing costs receive support: Marquis Dominion's director posting advertises a 50% apartment rental discount for onsite team members.
  • Leasing teams reach workplace audiences: CWS's Preferred Employer Program markets housing benefits through participating employers at no additional cost.

What critics are saying

  • Maintenance leadership extends after hours: The Marq on West 7th requires emergency responses and management of on-call rotations.
  • Maintenance leaders supply equipment: The Marq on West 7th requires personal hand tools and current automobile insurance.
  • Resident transfers carry costs: CWS requires half the lease completed, $500 and new security deposits.

What makes CWS Apartment Homes unique

  • Community leaders get local control: CWS gives Community Directors autonomy to lead their own teams.
  • Giving has a defined match: CWS's BRIDGE program donates $20 per volunteer hour, capped at 12 hours.
  • Renters get an early exit: CWS's 30-day guarantee terminates leases, subject to payment and written-notice rules.

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