Maintenance Technician I- Santo/Canyon

Liberty Military Housing•San Diego, CA

1d•$21 - $24

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 high-quality work, and service consistent with Liberty Military Housing’s customer satisfaction standards. The technician handles repairs and preventive maintenance across homes, common areas, grounds, and community facilities. Work may involve multiple trades, including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, and appliance repair. The position also includes resident service requests, vacant-home maintenance, on-call and emergency work, inspections, cleaning, and snow removal where applicable. The technician uses Yardi Mobile to maintain assigned service requests and may travel among work locations using a company or personal vehicle. The position requires regular on-call availability, the ability to respond to a property within 60 minutes, and the ability to work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as needed. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and may involve exposure to unusual or potentially hazardous conditions, including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, odors, and loud noise. The role involves lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds, frequent reaching, stooping, bending, and kneeling, extensive walking and standing, and climbing stairs and ladders. The hourly pay range is $21.00–$24.00.

Requirements

One or more years of related maintenance experience preferred.
Beginning-level understanding or experience in at least two basic trades, such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, or appliance repair.
Working knowledge of appliances.
Competent in operating small hand and electrical tools and performing basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and small machinery repair tasks.
Able to communicate and interact effectively with coworkers, managers, vendors, and residents to exchange information and give or receive work direction.
Basic computer skills, including operating a mobile device and PC.
Valid driver's license.
Able to operate a company or personal vehicle or an electrical cart.
Available for regular on-call assignments and emergency calls, scheduled off-hours, and emergency overtime as required.
Able to arrive at the property for service requests within 60 minutes.
Able to travel to regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
Able to independently lift and carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 65 pounds; frequently reach, stoop, bend, and kneel; walk and stand extensively; and climb stairs and ladders.
Willing and able to work indoors and outdoors, in all weather and potentially hazardous conditions, with exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
Able to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with applicable ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including qualitative and/or quantitative 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 to maintain homes and the community.
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 timeframe.
Complete assigned maintenance work on vacant homes in accordance with Liberty Military Housing standards.
Perform 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, including 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 they are 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 procedures and policies.
Follow safe work practices for trades, including lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous chemical use, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and work 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) with retirement savings.
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.