Maintenance Technician in Newbury Park, California at Shapell Properties Inc

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for the overall maintenance and appearance of our residential community, ensuring all work is completed with professionalism, efficiently, and to a high-quality standard. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong technical skills and a commitment to exceptional resident service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond daily to service requests and document work performed.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents, coworkers, and vendors.
• Follow all safety protocols and report incidents promptly.
• Repair and maintain appliances, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Perform carpentry, painting, and apartment refurbishment as needed.
• Assist with custodial and groundskeeping tasks.
• Prepare vacant and move-out units for occupancy by completing maintenance repairs, following make-ready checklists, coordinating vendors, and conducting final walkthroughs.
• Participate in emergency on-call rotation.
• Document preventive maintenance activities and track inventory usage.
• Support resident satisfaction initiatives, including online reputation management efforts.
• Utilize precision measuring tools to ensure accurate repairs and installations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Proven experience in residential maintenance or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, and general residential property maintenance
• HVAC, plumbing, or electrical certifications preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret invoices, work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use mobile devices and maintenance management software.
• Must be able to work weekends and on-call.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, climbing stairs, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, carry, grasp, reach, crouch, bend, kneel, sit, and communicate effectively. Must be able to lift and carry at least 35 pounds.
• Must be physically capable of climbing ladders and inspecting or identifying maintenance issues on-site.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

• 401(k)/matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• Referral program
• Monthly phone allowance
• Eligible for monthly lease renewal bonus.