Maintenance Technician

RPM Living • San Diego, CA

3d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance and maintaining the cleanliness of the interior and exterior common areas of the property. The role includes custodial work, groundskeeping, basic landscaping, preparing vacant units for make-ready, assisting with pool maintenance, completing work orders and repairs, and maintaining the community’s appearance and structural integrity. The technician must respond promptly to emergency on-call and after-hours assignments, complete tasks within 24–48 hours, update records in the computer system, and report supply needs while keeping the shop organized.

This is an on-site role with time spent outdoors 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, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed. The anticipated pay range is $24–$26 per hour, plus monthly bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• General knowledge of a variety 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, pushing or pulling items, reaching overhead, bending, stooping or kneeling, and using hands and fingers to grasp tools.
• Ability to see plants, weeds, pests, and computer screens; hear and understand verbal communications; and hear sounds that may indicate issues, such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment, as well as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
• Successful completion of a background check, as required by local and federal or state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular custodial duties and maintain common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
• Complete grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager, 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 preparation of make-ready units, 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 and basic pool care, 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 aesthetics and structural integrity, promptly addressing damage.
• Comply with 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 onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available 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.
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs and multiple 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