Assistant Maintenance Technician: Build Safe, Welcoming Homes

Kids for the Future; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AWI Management Corp. in Chico, CA is seeking a skilled and dependable Assistant Maintenance Technician to help maintain a 107-unit apartment community.

You will perform general maintenance tasks, respond to repair requests, and work with the Property Manager to coordinate vendors, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents. Experience with general building upkeep, landscaping, and affordable housing programs is preferred; a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive interaction with residents, vendors, and team members.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Professional demeanor and strong listening skills.
• Experience with subsidized housing programs (HUD, LIHTC, or RD) is helpful.
• General building maintenance skills including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• General groundskeeping and landscaping experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including painting, cleaning, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs.
• Assist with preventative maintenance to keep building systems in good condition.
• Maintain grounds and landscaping to support curb appeal.
• Assist with annual apartment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Work with the Property Manager to coordinate vendors and order supplies.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents, vendors, and staff.
• Report lease or house rule violations when observed.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Task prioritization

Listening skills

Maintenance skills

Groundskeeping

Housing programs familiarity

Job description

AWI Management Corp. in Chico, CA is seeking a skilled and dependable Assistant Maintenance Technician to help maintain a 107-unit apartment community.

You will perform general maintenance tasks, respond to repair requests, and work with the Property Manager to coordinate vendors, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents. Experience with general building upkeep, landscaping, and affordable housing programs is preferred; a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are