Maintenance Apprentice

Avanath•Escondido, CA

10d•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Maintenance Apprentice is an essential member of the property maintenance team and reports directly to the Community Manager. The role requires professionalism, effective communication, and positive interactions with residents and staff. The apprentice helps preserve the property's appearance and smooth operation by performing minor repairs, managing time effectively, and prioritizing tasks. Responsibilities include responding to resident service requests, completing preventative maintenance, preparing vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, maintaining grounds and common areas, supporting property inspections, controlling expenses, and tracking maintenance supplies. The role also requires following company, property, safety, Fair Housing, ADA, OSHA, and other applicable policies and requirements. This position is classified as essential staff. The employee may need to work during inclement weather and travel to sister communities for maintenance support. Physical activities include frequent standing and walking, occasional squatting, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling, and potentially working at elevated sites or on uneven ground.

Requirements

At least 2 years of grounds or porter experience.
Knowledge of and ability to safely operate property maintenance equipment, such as a pressure washer, leaf blower, and snowblower.
Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs.
Detail-oriented and thorough.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
Good interpersonal skills and a polite, courteous demeanor toward staff, prospects, residents, vendors, and visitors.
Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service and high-quality maintenance service during interactions with residents and others.
Complete assigned work orders arising from resident service requests and perform preventative maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and new move-ins by completing pre-move-out inspections, creating maintenance punch lists, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished work.
Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by removing trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-cutting and expense-control programs by repairing rather than replacing parts when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk-management concerns, maintain the property, and communicate physical property needs to management.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused items to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor when supplies need to be reordered.
Use proper safety techniques and promptly report equipment malfunctions, injuries, accidents, and other safety issues to the appropriate people.
Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
Follow established policies and procedures, monitor compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements, and report violations or infractions.
Conduct business in accordance with company policies, Fair Housing, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other laws pertaining to the apartment industry.
Report to work as essential staff, including during inclement weather when required, and travel to sister communities for maintenance support if required.