Maintenance Technician

Commercial maintenance work pulls from a wider skill set than most people expect. You're reading equipment manuals, logging chemical consumption, interpreting fire alarm systems, adjusting HVAC controls, and occasionally crawling into a confined space to chase down a problem. This role at Stream Realty Partners in Austin asks for all of it.

What the Work Actually Covers

Stream operates across office, industrial, retail, and multifamily properties, and this technician role sits on the commercial side of that portfolio. Day-to-day, you'll handle preventive maintenance and repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. That includes pumps, chillers, boilers, air handling units, and air compressors. You'll also manage the routine stuff: fixtures, appliances, plumbing repairs, and work order resolution. Where HVAC controls need adjustment, you're expected to make a reasonable call, not just escalate everything.

Accurate recordkeeping is part of the job, not a side task. Central plant operation logs, chemical consumption records, and equipment inspection reports keep the property compliant and give the engineering team the data they need. You'll also participate in water treatment chemical programs and develop working knowledge of the building's fire alarm and life safety systems.

The schedule note is worth reading carefully. Shifts can include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on the property's needs. Overtime happens when the building demands it. Emergencies don't wait for business hours, and this role requires a calm head when something goes sideways at 7 PM on a Friday.

Skills That Drive This Role

• Hands-on experience with commercial building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, hydraulics)
• Comfort with power tools: pneumatic, electric, drill motors, grinders, impact wrenches
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals and written instructions accurately
• Basic math for calculations tied to equipment operation or chemical programs
• Clear verbal and written communication with building occupants and internal teams
• Safe handling of personal protective equipment and adherence to property safety policies
• Willingness to obtain EPA Universal Certification within 90 days of hire

A high school diploma, GED, or trade school credential is preferred. If the assigned property requires a Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician's License, or similar, you'll be expected to obtain those as applicable. The physical side of this job is real: expect to split time evenly between indoor and outdoor work, climb stairs and ladders, access rooftops and crawl spaces, and lift 50 pounds or more regularly.

Where This Role Fits at Stream

Stream was founded in 1996 and has grown into one of the larger full-service commercial real estate firms in the country, operating coast to coast from its Dallas headquarters. The engineering and maintenance team here carries direct responsibility for how the buildings perform and how occupants experience them day to day. That's not a small thing in commercial property management, where tenant satisfaction ties directly to lease renewals and NOI.

For technicians early in their commercial careers, this kind of role builds fast. You're working across multiple systems on properties that range in complexity, which compresses the learning curve compared to residential maintenance. A technician who develops real proficiency with central plant operations and building controls over a couple of years is well-positioned to move into a lead tech or chief engineer track. Stream's scale means that path exists internally if you want it.

Stream offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, holiday pay, and an HSA option. Compensation varies by experience and qualifications.