Maintenance Technician I - East County
About The Position
Liberty Military Housing is hiring 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 safe, effective work and communication in support of the company’s customer service mission. Duties include maintenance and repair of building systems and appliances, resident-requested repairs, preventative maintenance, vacant-home work, inspections, on-call and emergency service, and upkeep of common areas and grounds. The technician tracks assigned service requests in Yardi Mobile and follows company procedures, OSHA regulations, and safe work practices. The role involves travel between work locations and regular on-call availability.
Requirements
- One or more years of related maintenance experience is preferred.
- 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 operating skills with small hand and electrical tools, and 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 ability to operate a mobile device and PC.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or an electrical cart.
- Availability for regular on-call assignments, emergency calls, scheduled off-hours, 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-related activities.
- Ability to independently lift or carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 65 pounds; frequently reach, stoop, bend, and kneel; walk and stand extensively; and climb stairs and ladders.
- Willingness 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 perform essential job functions safely and successfully consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable federal, state, and local standards, including 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 appliance repair.
- Perform service repairs and preventative 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 according to company standards.
- Respond to on-call service requests and emergency calls.
- Participate in routine inspections, including quality control, move-in, preventative 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 about homes, the community, or common areas to a supervisor.
- Update assigned service requests in Yardi Mobile until the work is completed and closed.
- Use hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery safely and appropriately.
- Comply with OSHA safety regulations, applicable health, safety, and environmental laws, and company policies and procedures.
- Follow safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous chemical handling, PPE use, ladder safety, and work on elevated surfaces.
- Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to work locations.
- Travel to regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
