Apartment Maintenance Technician ($26.68)

Irvine Company; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Company Apartment Communities is seeking a Service Technician at a luxury apartment community in Irvine, CA. The role offers a pathway through the STEP program for career development within our culture of excellence.

You will perform maintenance requests, turn units, maintain common areas, and support safety and customer service goals while working across multiple sites. On-site responsibilities include safety training and record-keeping in Salesforce.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0+ years of maintenance experience; basic troubleshooting skills; basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, or appliances.
• STEP training program to be completed if no or minimal previous maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance service requests and preventative maintenance work throughout the community.
• Performs turn service for vacant units in accordance with established quality standards.
• Maintains common areas and grounds to Company standards; identifies and resolves hazards.
• Monitors progress to KPIs and identifies opportunities.
• Provides excellent customer service through responsiveness and positive interactions.
• Performs safe work practices and completes safety training; identifies safety issues and mitigates risks.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed using Salesforce.
• Performs community projects (painting, drywall repair, stucco repair, etc.).
• After hours emergency calls response upon onboarding.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting

Customer service

Safety awareness

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apartment Maintenance Technician ($26.68)

Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location:

Irvine, CA, 92618

Division: Apartments - On-Site (Apt OnSite)

Position Summary:

As a Service Technician at one of our luxury apartment communities, you have a unique opportunity to use your valuable expertise to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Whether you are an experienced maintenance professional, or looking to start a career through our innovative Service Technician Entry Program (STEP) , Irvine Company’s culture of excellence and commitment to learning will allow you to build your ideal career - and your best life.

• Performs maintenance service requests and preventative maintenance work throughout the community.
• Performs turn service for vacant units in accordance with established quality standards.
• Ensures community common areas and grounds are maintained in accordance to Company standards; identifies and resolves any hazards.
• Understanding of progress to key performance indicators and identifying opportunities.
• Provides excellent customer service through responsiveness and positive interactions.
• Performs work using safe work practices. Ensures completion of safety training and actively identifies safety issues and mitigates risks.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed utilizing Salesforce
• Perform community projects which could include painting, drywall repair. stucco repair, etc.
• After hours emergency calls response upon completion of onboarding

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 0+ years of maintenance experience required. Basic troubleshooting skills. Basic understanding of at least one of the following: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, appliances.
• Service Technician Entry Program (STEP) training program to be completed if no or minimal previous maintenance experience

Other:

• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Multilingual ability a plus
• Ability to move in and out of a variety of positions which include the following: sitting, standing, walking, squatting, stair and ladder climbing, kneeling, belly crawling, overhead reaching, lifting, carrying
• Ability to push and pull up to 60 pounds of force
• Ability to lift below waist up to 48 pounds and above waist 34 lbs
• Ladder climbing - Occasional, Unilateral balance - Average of 20 seconds or more per leg
• Must complete and pass pulmonary exam and respirator fit test.
• Travel between communities may be required daily
• Ability to perform these functions at multiple sites is required.

Compensation:

Base Pay Start Rate: $26.68

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us:

Irvine Company Apartment Communities (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio of more than 125 resort-style apartment communities in coastal California’s most desirable locations: San Diego, Orange County, West Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

With world-class amenities, resort-like surroundings and an unparalleled commitment to customer service, Irvine Company Apartment Communities redefines the rental-living experience.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.