Apartment Maintenance Technician - Multi-Site (On-Call)

Rutherford Management Company; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Management Company in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Service Technician who takes pride in keeping communities clean, safe, and welcoming. You will respond to maintenance requests, prepare apartments for move-ins, and help maintain curb appeal across multiple sites.

This hands-on role requires 2+ years of maintenance experience, skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting, a valid California driver's license, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general maintenance experience (apartment or multi-site preferred).
• Skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and painting.
• A sense of ownership and pride in your work.
• Strong communication and time management.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required for multi-site roles).
• A team-oriented attitude - we succeed together.

Responsibilities

• Knock out service requests with skill and a customer-first mindset.
• Get apartments ready for move-in fast, detailed, and defect-free.
• Keep curb appeal and common areas in top shape.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, locks, and more.
• Support special projects, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Communicate clearly with your team and residents.
• Be part of the on-call rotation to handle the occasional after-hours maintenance emergency.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Appliance repair

Painting

Communication

Time management

Driver's license

Job description

Rutherford Management Company in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Service Technician who takes pride in keeping communities clean, safe, and welcoming. You will respond to maintenance requests, prepare apartments for move-ins, and help maintain curb appeal across multiple sites.

This hands-on role requires 2+ years of maintenance experience, skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting, a valid California driver's license, and strong communication.