Preventative Maintenance Technician III

Liberty Military Housing•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Liberty Military Housing’s Preventative Maintenance Technician III performs general and specialized maintenance and repairs in a multifamily residential community. The role operates building systems and related equipment and tools to complete work to the company’s quality standards and support its commitment to safe, high-quality homes and exemplary resident service. The position may include occasional lead responsibilities, such as supervising or training other maintenance staff. With minimal guidance, the technician performs maintenance, installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance across a variety of building systems and appliances, or completes all repairs within specific systems. The work spans electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, appliance repair, and other maintenance trades. The technician also participates in inspections, completes assigned work on vacant homes when required, maintains service requests in Yardi Mobile, and follows applicable safety requirements and company procedures.

Requirements

Intermediate-level understanding and experience in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, and appliance repair.
Expert skills operating small hand and electrical tools and performing basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and small machinery repairs.
Extensive knowledge of appliances.
Effective communication and interaction skills for exchanging information and giving or receiving work direction with coworkers, managers, vendors, and residents.
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.
Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, walk extensively, stand extensively, and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability and willingness to work indoors and outdoors in all weather and potentially hazardous conditions.
Ability to work 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 productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of related maintenance experience.
HVAC and EP certifications.
Some supervisory or lead experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical fixtures, switches, breakers, and receptacles.
Prepare and finish interior and exterior surfaces.
Move, install, and replace household appliances; install, repair, and replace drywall, counters, and cabinetry.
Perform maintenance, installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance on building systems and appliances, including plumbing, HVAC, structural, and electrical systems.
Test and troubleshoot items such as thermocouples, motors, boiler controls, fire alarms, plumbing valves and fixtures, water lines, alarms, locks, and new or renovated construction; assess functionality and recommend repair or replacement.
Apply proficient skills across electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and appliance repair to maintain homes and community spaces.
Complete assigned maintenance work on vacant homes when required, in accordance with Liberty Military Housing standards.
Participate in quality control, move-in, preventative maintenance, machinery, and appliance inspections.
Perform general maintenance and cleaning in common areas and the maintenance shop.
Train or guide maintenance staff in skilled tasks and trade knowledge; occasionally lead or supervise team members in management’s absence.
Maintain and update assigned service requests in Yardi Mobile until the work 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 work-related events.
Comply with OSHA safety regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and company procedures and policies.
Follow safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous-chemical handling, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and work on 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.