Community Maintenance Technician – Village Park Apartments

Gaines Investment Trust; Encinitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Apartment discount

Training & development

EAP

Paid time off & holidays

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Gaines Investment Trust is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Village Park Apartments in Encinitas, CA. The role involves responding to service requests, performing repairs on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and appliances, and preparing vacant homes for new residents to ensure high standards.

The successful candidate will have strong mechanical skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work both independently and with the onsite team, while maintaining safety and quality across the

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on approach and pride in quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to perform physically active work and use tools safely.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances and other systems.
• Perform general preventative maintenance and prepare apartments for new residents.
• Inspect and maintain common areas, grounds, and building systems.
• Communicate professionally with residents and onsite team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Job description

Community Maintenance Technician – Village Park Apartments

Village Park Apartments

2045 Village Park Way

Encinitas, CA 92024

Build Your Career Close to Home

Interested in a hands‑on career in property management? Gaines Investment Trust would like to learn more about you.

Whether you're already familiar with Village Park Apartments, live nearby, or are simply interested in joining the Gaines Investment Trust team, we invite you to tell us more about yourself, your experience, and your interest in future Maintenance Technician opportunities.

New to property management? That's okay. If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy troubleshooting and fixing things, and take pride in doing quality work, your skills and experience may transfer well to a career in apartment maintenance. Experience in construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, facilities maintenance, or other skilled trades can provide a great foundation for this role.

As opportunities become available, our Talent Acquisition team may reach out to qualified candidates whose experience and interests align with our needs.

What Does a Maintenance Technician Do?

Maintenance Technicians play an important role in keeping our apartment communities operating safely, efficiently, and at a high standard. They respond to resident service requests, troubleshoot and complete repairs, prepare apartment homes for new residents, and help maintain the overall condition of the community.

Responsibilities may include:

• Completing resident service requests promptly and professionally
• Troubleshooting and repairing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, and other apartment systems
• Performing general repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the community
• Preparing vacant apartments for new residents, including completing repairs and ensuring homes are move-in ready
• Inspecting apartments, common areas, and building systems for maintenance needs
• Assisting with the upkeep of community amenities, grounds, and common areas
• Identifying and reporting maintenance or safety concerns
• Maintaining tools, equipment, supplies, and work areas
• Providing professional and courteous service when interacting with residents
• Working closely with the onsite team to keep the community operating at a high standard

Schedule Expectations

Maintenance Technicians work a five-day schedule and participate in a rotational on-call schedule to respond to after-hours emergency maintenance needs.

What We Look For

Previous apartment maintenance experience can be valuable, but relevant hands‑on experience from other industries may also be a great fit.

We're looking for individuals who bring:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
• A hands‑on approach and genuine interest in repairing and maintaining things
• A strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organization and follow‑through
• A professional and respectful approach when interacting with residents and coworkers
• The ability to perform physically active work and use tools and equipment safely
• Previous experience in apartment maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, construction, facilities maintenance, or a related skilled trade is a plus
• Valid driver's license

Why Consider a Career with GIT?

At Gaines Investment Trust, we believe our people are our greatest investment. As a 100% family‑owned and operated company with more than 60 years of ownership and management experience, we've built a culture centered on stability, teamwork, and long‑term career growth.

Unlike third‑party management companies, we own and operate our communities. We invest in training, promote from within whenever possible, and give employees opportunities to build rewarding, long‑term careers in property management.

We Offer

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Competitive compensation with monthly performance bonus opportunities
• Employee Apartment Discount
• Professional Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Optional Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pet Insurance
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple markets

Who We Are

Founded in 1966, Gaines Investment Trust is a fully integrated, family‑owned real estate investment and management company. We own and operate apartment communities throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

With a portfolio of more than 8,000 apartment homes, we take a long‑term approach to ownership and operations. Because we own our communities—not manage them for third parties—we're able to invest in our properties, our residents, and our employees for lasting success.

Our mission is simple: own communities we would be proud to live in, hire exceptional people who share our values, and create outstanding experiences for our residents and employees alike.