Maintenance Technician I - East County

Liberty Military Housing•Lakeside, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Military Housing is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform routine maintenance and repairs in a multifamily residential community. The technician operates building systems, equipment, and tools to complete work to company quality standards and support resident satisfaction. The role requires effective communication, safe and quality work, and service aligned with the company’s customer satisfaction standards. The position includes routine and preventive maintenance in homes, common areas, grounds, and the community; resident-requested repairs; work on vacant homes; inspections; and on-call and emergency service. The technician maintains service-request records in Yardi Mobile, follows applicable safety requirements and company procedures, and travels between work locations as needed. The work is performed indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and may involve exposure to hazardous or unpleasant environmental conditions.

Requirements

Beginning-level understanding or experience in two or more basic trades, such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, or appliance repair.
Working knowledge of appliances.
Competent skills in operating small hand and electrical tools, and in basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and small machinery repair.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with coworkers, managers, vendors, and residents to exchange information and give or receive work direction.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to operate a mobile device and PC.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or an electric cart.
Availability for regular on-call assignments and emergency calls, scheduled off-hours work, and emergency overtime as required.
Ability to arrive at the property for service requests within 60 minutes.
Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
Ability to independently lift and carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 65 pounds.
Ability to frequently reach, stoop, bend, and kneel; walk and stand extensively; and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions and potentially hazardous conditions, with exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including applicable productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of related maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on building systems and appliances, including electrical, plumbing, painting, appliance repair, and HVAC.
Apply basic skills in two or more trades, such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, or general appliance repair.
Perform routine service repairs and preventive maintenance in homes, common areas, grounds, and the community.
Complete resident-requested repairs and service within the required 24-hour time frame.
Complete assigned maintenance work on vacant homes within Liberty Military Housing standards.
Respond to on-call service requests and emergency calls.
Participate in routine inspections, including quality control, move-in, preventive maintenance, machinery, and appliance inspections.
Perform general maintenance and cleaning of common areas and the maintenance shop, as well as trash removal and snow removal where applicable.
Report maintenance concerns involving homes, the community, or common areas to a supervisor.
Maintain and update assigned service requests in Yardi Mobile until each assignment is completed and closed.
Use standard hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery appropriately and safely.
Comply with OSHA safety regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and company standard operating procedures and policies.
Follow safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous chemical handling, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and working on elevated surfaces.
Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to work locations.

Benefits

Platinum-level medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable premiums
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Education reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and 10 paid holidays
Wellness benefits, including free gym access and additional wellness programs
Annual boot allowance
Maintenance bonus incentives, including on-call bonuses and quarterly bonuses up to $1,500
Career growth opportunities and hands-on training
Life and AD&D insurance