Maintenance Technician

For External Applicants•Bakersfield, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

It’s not always about fixing what is broken. Sometimes it’s about starting over and creating something new. You will love working at Western! Why? Well, what we do, fix, repair, replace, refurbish and restore while we’re on the job matters most to our residents. And while we’re at it, you’ll have loads of fun, you’ll be rewarded and appreciated for what you do, and you’ll be enveloped in the spirit of community within our communities. Together we bring out the best version of ourselves, our teammates, our residents. Why else will you love working at Western? Take into consideration our competitive pay, multiple bonus programs, great benefits (like health insurance, 401(k) matches, vacay and personal time off including major holidays ), plus annual award and recognition events, opportunities for advancement (lots of promotion from within!) and an in-house Training Academy to get you to where you want to go.

Requirements

Current or previous maintenance experience.
Hands-on maintenance experience in a residential, commercial, or industrial facility environment.
Ability to communicate and interact well with team members and residents.
Ability to recognize and meet deadlines.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Skilled in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, drywall, masonry, or appliance repair and installation.
A thirst to learn more and run your own team in the future.
A 'can-do' attitude.
Pride in work product.
A college degree.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, repairs, replacements, refurbishments, and restorations.
Handle carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, drywall, masonry, or appliance repair and installation.
Fix mistakes and ensure the smallest fix makes the biggest difference.
Support the team and keep everything in working order.
Perform daily apartment maintenance, emergency repairs, and unit turnovers.
Carry out asset preservation objectives of ownership.