Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance and keeping the interior and exterior common areas of the property clean. The role includes custodial and grounds work, landscaping, assisting with make-ready preparation and pool maintenance, responding to emergency and after-hours assignments, completing work orders, and making repairs that preserve the community’s appearance and structural integrity. The technician must follow company and regulatory safety requirements, report supply needs, and help keep the maintenance shop organized.

This is an on-site role that includes outdoor work and exposure to the elements. Work may also take place in confined spaces, at heights, or in potentially hazardous areas. A flexible schedule is required, with weekday, night, and weekend hours, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed. The anticipated pay range is $24–$26 per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred.
• General knowledge of skilled trades, including construction and installation, repair and maintenance, drywall, basic carpentry, and make-ready work.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, accessing various property areas, and potentially pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, bending, stooping, or kneeling.
• Ability to use hands and fingers dexterously and grasp tools.
• Ability to see plants, weeds, pests, and computer screens, and to hear and understand communications in person and through phone or computer.
• Ability to hear sounds that may indicate potential problems, such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be handled with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment, including power washers, trimmers, blowers, and floor scrubbers, as well as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• A flexible schedule, including weekday, night, and weekend availability as needed.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without a license may be provided a liability waiver, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular custodial duties and maintain common areas by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed, including picking up trash, cleaning dumpster areas, trash rooms and chutes, blowing parking areas and sidewalks, removing debris, and power washing.
• Clean breezeways by removing cobwebs and bugs from lights, mopping floors, power washing, and wiping down doors and handrails.
• Perform basic landscaping, including trimming and pruning, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves, and twigs.
• Assist with make-ready preparation, including removing trash from vacant apartments.
• Safely operate equipment such as power washers, backpack blowers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, sweepers, and golf carts.
• Assist with pool maintenance, including reading chemicals, making chemical adjustments, backwashing, and cleaning the pool.
• Respond promptly to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments.
• Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24–48 hours, update records in the computer system, address pending tasks, and set clear completion expectations.
• Perform repairs to maintain the community’s appearance and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
• Follow company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental laws.
• Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working on site at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs and Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounted perks, including Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel discounts.
• Monthly bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED