Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

Maintenance Technician will maintain the day-to-day operations and assume responsibility for maintaining the physical asset of the property under the direction of the Regional Property Supervisor and/or Property Manager. Various hands-on, manual labor responsibilities will include but are not limited to apartment make ready, market ready inspection, HVAC troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, fixture installations, plumbing troubleshooting, pool maintenance and repair, carpentry and minor construction, drywall repair, vinyl and carpet repair, appliance repair, etc. Are responsible for completing service request and work orders under the direction of the Regional Property Supervisor.

Reports to: Regional Property Supervisor, Property Manager, and V.P. of Operations.

Wage Status: $23.00 per hour 

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Full time 

Work Location: 3 properties-Costa Mesa, CA and Santa Ana, CA 

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct all business in accordance with company Policy and Procedures, Tax Credit Regulations, Fair Housing Laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to multifamily housing.

Administrative

• Maintain accurate work order requests/on call log records by recording time spent on assignment and solution of task.
• Assist with ordering supply and maintaining inventory of appliances and maintenance supplies.
• Assist in the preparation of bi-annual property inspections.
• Attend and participates in training seminars as requested or required.
• Attend scheduled management meetings.

Maintenance

• Assist the Regional Property Supervisor and the Property Manager in maintaining the daily up-keep of all mechanical equipment per the preventative maintenance program (i.e. HVAC, water heaters, smoke alarms, fire alarms, fire systems, back flows, roof inspections, landscaping, etc.)
• Diagnose problems and assist with various maintenance functions such as: work orders, apartments make ready, major appliances, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, sheetrock, general carpentry, painting, pool care, etc.
• Assist in the daily clean up and maintenance of the exterior of the property including grounds, breezeways, and all common areas.
• Assist Manager with annual unit inspections.
• Assist with apartment cleaning/trash out at time of move-outs.

Safety

• Report all liability and property incidents to corporate office staff immediately.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. 1 year trade school or 6 month work experience. Good working knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pool maintenance, and appliance repair. Must have hand tools normally used in common construction, maintenance and landscaping.

Computer Skills: Word Processing/On-Site Rental System

Work Hours: T.B.D.

Physical Requirement

• Stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of the day. Estimate 90% of time is spent on feet and 10% sitting at desk.
• Have occasional need to perform following physical activities: bend/stoop/squat, pick up litter, filing, climb stairs, inspect and show property, open and close doors, reach above shoulders, store/receive supplies.
• Constant need to perform heaving physical labor.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs on a consistent basis. Ability to lift up to 60lbs with little or no assistance.

Driving Requirements:

• Frequent need to utilize personal transportation to inspect apartment community and surroundings neighborhood, run property errands, make trips to the bank and visit the corporate office.
• Must have valid drivers license and automobile insurance.