Maintenance Technician

Enclave on Golden Triangle in Fort Worth needs a maintenance technician, and Cottonwood Residential is open to someone still building their skill set. This is a genuine entry point into apartment maintenance, which means you won't be expected to walk in knowing everything. You will be expected to show up, work hard, and learn fast.

The day-to-day work covers the full range of what keeps a residential community running: plumbing repairs, basic electrical, carpentry, and grounds upkeep. Turns and make-readies are part of the rhythm. You'll move through units on punch lists, respond to resident work orders, and handle the kind of repairs that pile up on a busy property. Some of it is satisfying problem-solving. Some of it is crawling into tight spaces or hauling materials in Texas summer heat. Both are real.

On-call is part of this role. After-hours emergencies happen, and you'll rotate into that coverage with support from the Service Manager. That support matters, especially early on, but you should go in knowing that the phone can ring at inconvenient times. That's the nature of residential maintenance, and it's worth being honest with yourself about before you apply.

Physically, the job asks a lot. You'll be on your feet most of the day, climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, and lifting items up to 50 pounds. A valid driver's license is required. If you hold EPA Type II or Universal certification, or have HVAC troubleshooting experience, that carries real weight here. CPO certification is a plus as well, though none of these are hard requirements for an entry-level candidate.

What Cottonwood is looking for

• Ability to communicate clearly in English, written and spoken, for work orders and safety procedures
• Comfort working evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations
• Physical ability to handle the demands described above
• Valid driver's license
• EPA Type II or Universal, HVAC experience, or CPO certification (preferred, not required)

Benefits kick in quickly, within the first month, and include full medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage. The 401k and HSA both come with company matching. In your first year you'd be eligible for three weeks of paid time off plus 10.5 paid holidays, which is a solid package for a technician role at this level.

For someone early in their maintenance career, this kind of role builds a foundation that transfers anywhere in the industry. Technicians who develop strong HVAC and plumbing skills at a community like this often move into lead tech or Service Manager roles within a few years. The learning curve is real, but so is the ceiling.