Preventative Maintenance Technician III

Liberty Military Housing•San Diego, CA

5d•$24 - $28

About The Position

Liberty Military Housing is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician III to perform general and specialized maintenance and repairs in a multifamily residential community. The role operates building systems and related equipment and tools to meet the company’s quality standards and provide exemplary service. It may include occasional lead responsibilities, including training or supervising other maintenance staff. The technician performs maintenance, installation, repairs, and preventive maintenance on a variety of building systems and appliances, or completes all repairs on specific systems. The work spans electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, appliance repair, and other trades. The position also involves troubleshooting and testing equipment, maintaining service requests in Yardi Mobile, participating in inspections, and maintaining common areas and the maintenance shop. The role requires safe work practices, effective communication, and adherence to OSHA regulations, applicable health, safety, and environmental laws, and Liberty Military Housing policies. The technician may work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, travel to regional locations, and use a motor vehicle, personal or company vehicle, or electric cart as required. The stated pay range is $24.00–$28.00 per hour.

Requirements

Five or more years of related maintenance experience preferred.
Intermediate-level understanding and experience in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, and appliance repair.
Effectively communicate and interact with coworkers, managers, vendors, and residents to exchange information and give or receive work direction.
Expert skills operating small hand and electrical tools, and performing basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and small-machinery repair.
Extensive knowledge of appliances.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to operate a mobile device and PC.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other 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 considerable exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

HVAC and EP certifications preferred.
Some supervisory or lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical fixtures, switches, breakers, and receptacles; prepare and finish interior and exterior surfaces; move, install, and replace household appliances; and install, repair, and replace drywall, counters, and cabinetry.
With minimal guidance, perform maintenance installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance on building systems and appliances, or complete repairs on specific systems including plumbing, HVAC, structural, and electrical systems.
Test and troubleshoot items related to the technician’s trade expertise to assess whether they are functioning and recommend repair or replacement.
Apply skills across electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, appliance repair, and other trades to maintain homes and community areas to quality standards.
Complete assigned maintenance work on vacant homes within Liberty Military Housing standards, as required.
Participate in routine quality-control, move-in, preventive maintenance, machinery, and appliance inspections.
Perform general maintenance and cleaning in common areas and the maintenance shop.
Train or guide other maintenance team members in skilled tasks and trade knowledge.
Occasionally lead or supervise maintenance team members in the absence of management.
Maintain and update assigned service requests in Yardi Mobile until each assignment is completed and closed.
Use standard hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery appropriately and safely.
Report maintenance concerns involving homes, the community, or common areas to a supervisor.
Attend department and regional meetings, resident functions, seminars, training, and other work-related events.
Comply with OSHA safety regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and company policies and standard operating procedures.
Follow safe work practices for all trades, including lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous chemical handling, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and working from elevated surfaces.

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.
Generous 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.