Maintenance Technician

CHOC•Palm Springs, CA

1d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Providing hands-on maintenance and support to community operations. Executing the preventative maintenance program, completing equipment repairs and maintenance, assisting with operational projects, minor building repairs, and emergency response. This job description reflects the general level and nature of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Requirements

MUST HAVE patience and understanding working with disabled adults, mental illness, homeless clients transitioning to housing.
Outstanding customer service.
Ability to interact effectively with prospects, tenants, peers, and management.
Respond to tenants’ concerns promptly.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in emergency situations.
Knowledge of risk management, OSHA, and MSDS.
A safety mindset and an eye for detail.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must be able to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing.
Ability to stand and work with hands and arms for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
Interpret and follow a variety of instructions and procedures furnished in English – written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Work under pressure with changing, ambiguous priorities.
Auditory and visual skills – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Continuous physical activity includes frequent walking, standing, twisting, sitting, bending, lifting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling, wiping, climbing, and occasionally pushing and pulling items weighing 50 – 100 pounds.
Working in confined spaces (e.g., crawl spaces, attics, and utility rooms)
Climbing ladders, working at heights, or on rooftops
Exposure to electrical components, plumbing, and HVAC systems
Responding to after-hours emergency calls, including weekends and holidays, on a rotating or on-call basis
Frequent travel within the property or between nearby sites using a company or personal vehicle
Adherence to all safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and compliance with OSHA and company-specific safety procedures.
3 years of facility maintenance experience
High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical and electrical fundamentals and applications.
Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and comfort using various technology platforms, apps, and computer programs.
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in a second language, preferably Spanish.
HVAC, EPA, and/or NAPE certification.

Responsibilities

Showing care and concern for our residents through timely follow-up and meticulous completion of their apartment service tickets.
Resolving maintenance issues in the area of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair.
Managing the make-ready and apartment turnover process with attention to detail and timeliness so apartments can be leased, and new residents can move in.
Preserving the value of the building by consistently executing preventative maintenance programs.
Preserving the beauty of the building and the safety of the community through general upkeep and cleanliness, snow removal, and grounds maintenance.
Sustaining peak efficiency operation levels for all property components.
Adhering to applicable building, county, and safety codes/standards while running an accident-free operation.
Ensuring completion of annual building systems inspections required by the jurisdiction.
Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on buildings, mechanical equipment, and utility systems.
Performs minor and major repairs of all buildings and equipment utilizing written work orders.
Responsible for recording, tracking and completing Yardi work orders on common areas and within residential units within established completion timelines.
Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures.
Be capable of following diagrams, manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
Troubleshoots malfunctions and complies with regulatory standards on wiring.
Work with third-party contractors/vendors engaged in operating and maintaining properties.
Effectively communicate with residents and follow up.