Commercial Maintenance Technician (San Leandro, CA)

The Planet Group; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks a Commercial Maintenance Technician to support multiple commercial properties in San Leandro, CA. This field-based role offers local travel with a company vehicle and tools provided.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in commercial building maintenance with multi-trade skills (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting) and a valid driver’s license. High school diploma required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of commercial building or general facility maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and painting.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and general maintenance on commercial buildings and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair maintenance issues and complete work orders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work orders, service notes, and inspections.

Skills

Multi-trade maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Drywall

Painting

Driver's license

Independently travel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tablets

Smartphones

Email

Microsoft Office

Work-order systems

Job description

Location: San Leandro, CA
Pay: $28–$35/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Local travel to multiple commercial properties; company vehicle and tools provided

Position Overview

Commercial Maintenance Technician

Location: San Leandro, CA
Pay: $28–$35/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Local travel to multiple commercial properties; company vehicle and tools provided

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Maintenance Technician to support multiple commercial properties throughout the San Leandro, CA area. This is a field-based position responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and general building services across assigned customer locations.

The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded, multi-trade maintenance professional with hands-on experience in plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general building maintenance. This position requires daily local travel between properties, and a company vehicle and tools are provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and general maintenance on commercial buildings and facility systems.
• Complete assigned work orders in accordance with applicable safety standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot facility maintenance issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance and repairs, including:
  
  • Clearing clogged toilets, urinals, and drains
  • Repairing leaks and plumbing fixtures
  • Replacing faucets, valves, and fixtures
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining automatic flush sensors
• Perform minor electrical maintenance as permitted by applicable regulations, including:
  
  • Replacing light fixtures, switches, and outlets
  • Replacing bulbs, ballasts, and sockets
  • Troubleshooting basic electrical issues
• Perform general carpentry, drywall, painting, and facility repairs.
• Repair and maintain walls, floors, doors, and other building components.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and support repairs involving building mechanical and HVAC systems as appropriate.
• Complete routine facility, service, and equipment/asset inspections.
• Obtain necessary materials, replacement parts, and supplies to complete assigned work.
• Maintain accurate work-order documentation, service notes, inspection reports, time records, and expenses using tablets, smartphones, and electronic systems.
• Provide recommendations and estimates for larger repairs or additional facility services when appropriate.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal team members regarding maintenance needs and work-order status.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and customer service while working independently at customer locations.
• Follow applicable OSHA requirements, safety procedures, building codes, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in required safety and compliance training.
• Travel locally between assigned commercial properties using a company-provided vehicle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade-school education is a plus.
• 2–5 years of commercial building or general facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience across multiple building trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and painting.
• General understanding of commercial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and complete common facility repairs.
• Experience maintaining toilets, urinals, faucets, valves, plumbing fixtures, and automatic flush systems is preferred.
• Ability to use common hand and power tools safely.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, email, Microsoft Office, and electronic work-order systems.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance instructions, safety procedures, equipment documentation, and work orders.
• Strong communication, organization, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple service requests and priorities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and general workplace safety practices.
• Applicable trade licenses or certifications are a plus.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.
• Ability to travel locally between customer locations on a daily basis.

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience as a Commercial Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician, Building Maintenance Technician, Mobile Maintenance Technician, Building Engineer, Multi-Skilled Technician, Handyman, or General Maintenance Technician are encouraged to apply.

Experience supporting commercial offices, retail facilities, corporate campuses, industrial properties, or other multi-site commercial environments is especially relevant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded maintenance professional seeking a field-based role offering $28–$35/hour, a company vehicle and tools, and exposure to a variety of commercial properties and building systems.