Maintenance Technician

The Role at Toscana at Valley Ridge

Maintenance Technician positions at apartment communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs carry a broad scope. You're responsible for the day-to-day physical condition of the property, from routine work orders to after-hours emergency calls, and the quality of your work directly affects resident retention and the community's overall reputation. At Toscana at Valley Ridge in Lewisville, Cottonwood Residential is looking for a technician who already brings real experience to the role, not someone still building the basics.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Your days will move between scheduled work orders and unplanned repairs. Plumbing, electrical, and general carpentry are core to the daily rhythm. HVAC troubleshooting is a consistent part of the workload, and EPA Type II or Universal certification is required before you start. A CPO certification is a plus if you have it. You'll work standard community hours including evenings and weekends, and you'll rotate into on-call coverage for after-hours emergencies, with the Service Manager available for support when situations escalate.

The physical demands are genuine. This role involves lifting up to 50 pounds, extended periods of walking and standing, and frequent need to stoop, kneel, crawl, or access tight spaces. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications that matter here:

• EPA Type II or Universal certification (required)
• Considerable hands-on HVAC troubleshooting experience
• Competency in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs
• CPO certification (preferred)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to read and interpret safety manuals, operating procedures, and company paperwork in English

What This Role Builds

Strong technicians who work at well-run communities tend to develop a sharper diagnostic instinct over time. The variety of work orders at a multifamily property, across different unit types, building systems, and resident situations, builds pattern recognition that purely commercial or single-trade work doesn't. Technicians who consistently handle emergencies well and maintain a clean punch list often move into lead or Service Manager roles. Cottonwood's structure supports that trajectory.

On the benefits side, health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage becomes available within the first 30 days. The company offers a 401k with a generous match, HSA matching, three weeks of paid time off in your first year, and 10.5 paid holidays.