Jr. Service Technician/Porter
About The Position
The Jr. Service Technician/Porter is a full-time, Monday–Friday position at Village Meadows Apartments, a 184-unit HOA community in Santa Ana, California. Reporting to the property, this role helps keep the community presentable, clean, and free of debris. The position supports the Service Technician with service requests and unit turnovers while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction. Work includes opening shared facilities, inspecting and cleaning grounds and common areas, maintaining pool and spa areas, cleaning laundry rooms, restrooms, and the clubhouse, and conducting preventative maintenance inspections. The role also helps ensure the property is well-lit, supports unit turnover work in accordance with Property Administrator guidelines, and keeps the workshop clean, organized, and safe. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of maintenance or janitorial experience; apartment-community experience is preferred.
- Basic understanding of plumbing, electrical, and other apartment maintenance tasks.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to handle difficult situations professionally.
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and emergency demands.
- Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions and take direction.
- Strong resident-relations skills and consistent safety awareness.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English with coworkers, residents, vendors, and local agencies.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and state-required automobile insurance coverage.
- Ability to perform overhead work.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push, pull, bend, and reach constantly; walk and stand constantly; and safely walk up and down stairs frequently.
Nice To Haves
- Apartment-community maintenance or janitorial experience.
Responsibilities
- Unlock the laundry rooms, pool area, and clubhouse at the start of the day.
- Inspect grounds and entryways for debris in the morning and before the end of the day.
- Clean laundry rooms, including wiping machines, sweeping, wet mopping floors, and cleaning windows.
- Clean restrooms and the clubhouse daily.
- Pick up trash in carports and hallways and sweep refuse container areas.
- Straighten pool furniture, empty trash and ashtrays, and replace trash-can liners.
- Fill water in pools and spas; hose the pool deck and furniture; and wipe pool furniture with Armor All or an equivalent product.
- Report suspicious activity or items requiring attention to the Property Administrator.
- Clean office windows and vacuum hallways, if applicable.
- Hose and degrease refuse container areas and soiled carport areas.
- Wax laundry room floors and restrooms, wipe down exterior light fixtures, and wet mop stairways to units one building at a time.
- Assist the Service Technician with completing service requests.
- Support unit turnovers and ensure completion aligns with Property Administrator guidelines.
- Ensure the property is well-lit for safety.
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections of the property grounds.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop.
- Perform other duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
