Maintenance Technician 3
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician Level 3 is responsible for maintaining and keeping apartment properties in a safe and attractive condition. This senior-level position performs advanced maintenance and repair tasks across multiple building systems and requires expert-level technical knowledge. Responsibilities include diagnosing complex problems, implementing effective solutions, and ensuring regulatory compliance and safety. This technician plays a lead role on projects, mentors less experienced staff, and contributes to planning and prioritizing work. Strong documentation, decision-making, and customer service are essential to success in this role.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- 5-8 years of full-time experience in implementing solutions for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, drywall, general repairs, or masonry in multifamily apartments or similar facilities
- Advanced troubleshooting and technical problem solving
- Leadership and mentoring
- Strategic planning and task prioritization
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication
- Skilled use of maintenance software (e.g., Yardi, Paycom)
- Resident relations and customer service
- Technical decision-making and independent judgment
- Adaptability, multitasking, and resilience under pressure
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds to shoulder height, and up to 50 pounds to waist height
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms
- Good vision and general physical conditioning required
- Must have use of a vehicle to regularly travel to Community Corp. properties, hardware stores, and supply stores within the service area
- Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and legally required insurance
- Must maintain a satisfactory driving record and agree to DMV pull report
- Background Check and Driving Record will be Conducted
Nice To Haves
- Certifications in plumbing, electrical, or HVAC are a plus
Responsibilities
- Tracks and manages daily assigned work order load using Yardi, including planning and prioritizing based on urgency and resident needs
- Coordinates and communicates directly with residents to schedule and complete work efficiently and with minimal disruption
- Gathers appropriate tools, materials, and equipment needed for advanced repair or installation tasks
- Independently performs complex repairs and maintenance in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and structural systems, ensuring high-quality outcomes
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses building system failures, implementing effective and long-lasting repairs using sound technical judgment
- Writes comprehensive and detailed notes of work performed, contributing to accurate maintenance histories and compliance documentation
- Closes work orders in Yardi with full documentation and follows up on pending or multi-stage repairs
- Returns tools and materials to storage, helping maintain an organized and ready-to-use inventory
- Conducts regular inspections of units, buildings, and common areas, proactively identifying maintenance needs and initiating corrective action
- Participates in and occasionally leads the inspection, installation, maintenance, and replacement of major systems and components, including HVAC, electrical panels, plumbing mains, and structural reinforcements
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan & matching contribution
- Four weeks of paid vacation
- 11 Paid holidays
- Three weeks of paid sick leave
- Mileage reimbursement
- 9/80 work schedule
- Every other Friday off!
- Sign on Incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
