Community Maintenance Technician - Facilities & Repairs

The Management Trust; Palm Desert (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Management Trust is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Palm Desert, CA to handle general maintenance and repair of exterior structures, paint, plumbing, and electrical systems in common areas. This role reports to the General Manager and requires non-exempt, full-time status.

Qualified candidates will have 4–5 years of property maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. A valid driver's license and reliable attendance are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• 4-5 years of property maintenance experience
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and address time-sensitive issues
• Superior multi-tasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to provide high-level customer service with astute attention to detail and organization
• Must be a team player
• Ability to manage workflow amid shifting priorities
• Willing to learn Company process and procedures, and learn/use proprietary software
• Adaptable and dependable with a solid attendance record
• Professional and respectful demeanor with all internal and external customers at all times

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment, including minor electrical repairs, plumbing, masonry and carpentry
• Paint common areas as directed by supervisor and perform touch-up painting of scratches and nicks as discovered in common areas, as well as to prevent corrosion
• Clean and repair lighting fixtures and replace bulbs, sports courts, solar panels, and screens, and other common area elements as needed
• Repair and maintain clean decks, fences, railings, window screens, doors, and sidewalks
• Perform grounds maintenance (i.e. blowing and pressure washing as needed)
• Maintain gate access as necessary
• Monitor common area HVAC performance
• Utilize test and log generator performance as required
• Troubleshoot and repair exercise equipment, AV equipment, camera/alarm systems, gate equipment and other technical equipment as needed
• Maintain and distribute trash and recycle bins located in common areas
• Daily patrol of building exteriors, interiors, pool, and parking lots; perform litter and debris control; note safety, maintenance, and compliance issues and report them to supervisor as necessary
• Maintain supply inventory and pertinent records of expenses as outlined by supervisor
• Maintain a clean work area, tools, and equipment
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Conflict resolution

Time management

Customer service

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Proprietary software

Job description

The Management Trust is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Palm Desert, CA to handle general maintenance and repair of exterior structures, paint, plumbing, and electrical systems in common areas. This role reports to the General Manager and requires non-exempt, full-time status.

Qualified candidates will have 4–5 years of property maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. A valid driver's license and reliable attendance are required.