Facilities Maintenance Tech I

AppleOne Employment Services; Piru (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (HMO/PPO)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Piru, CA is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Tech I for a direct hire opportunity. The role involves supporting apartment maintenance, preventative upkeep, repairs, and inspections across common areas to ensure safe, attractive living environments.

The position offers a collaborative team setting with opportunities to work across multiple trades. Requirements include 1-2 years of maintenance experience, valid California driver’s license, and the ability to lift up

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of maintenance, facilities, apartment maintenance, or skilled trades experience preferred.
• General knowledge of building maintenance practices including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall repair, and safety procedures.
• Ability to use proper tools and equipment used in building and maintenance trades.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: walk, climb stairs/ladders, lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs in apartments and common areas (plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry).
• Complete maintenance and make-ready work in vacant apartments for occupancy.
• Conduct daily inspections of interior and exterior areas and building systems.
• Respond to after-hours maintenance requests and address safety concerns.
• Maintain maintenance supplies, logs, and files; document work orders.
• Coordinate with Resident Manager, Property Supervisor, vendors, and service providers to complete repairs and obtain bids.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

General repairs

Apartment turnover

Communication

Independent work

Safety procedures

Driver's license

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Tech I for a direct hire opportunity in Piru, CA with a mission-driven property management organization focused on maintaining safe, attractive, and affordable residential communities. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional with 1-2 years of experience who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and making a visible impact on residents’ daily living environment.

The Facilities Maintenance Tech I will support apartment maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, curb appeal, and common area upkeep. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team environment with supportive leadership, steady work, and a strong commitment to quality housing and resident service. The role offers the opportunity to build skills across multiple trades, work closely with property management staff, and contribute to a positive, service-focused community.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs in apartments and common areas, including plumbing, electrical, drywall repair, painting, carpentry, and basic building repairs.
• Complete maintenance and make-ready work in vacant apartments to prepare units for occupancy in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct daily inspections of interior and exterior common areas, including community rooms, offices, storage areas, landscaping, parking lots, and building systems.
• Respond to emergency after-hours maintenance requests and address safety or security concerns, including lighting and property conditions.
• Maintain maintenance supplies, equipment, work order documentation, tracking logs, and apartment maintenance files.
• Coordinate with the Resident Manager, Property Supervisor, vendors, and service providers to complete repairs, obtain bids, and support property operations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Pay range: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour.
• Benefits include health insurance coverage with HMO or PPO options, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Additional benefits include paid time off, specific paid holidays, and an opportunity to enroll in a 403(b) retirement plan.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Perform preventative maintenance, general repairs, and apartment turnover work.
• Maintain building systems, common areas, grounds, and exterior property conditions.
• Complete work orders, maintenance logs, supply inventory, and related documentation.
• Support inspections, vendor coordination, and emergency maintenance response.
• 1-2 years of maintenance, facilities, apartment maintenance, property maintenance, or skilled trades experience preferred for this level.
• Working knowledge of general building maintenance practices, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall repair, and safety procedures.
• Ability to use proper tools, materials, and equipment used in building and maintenance trades.
• General knowledge of preventative maintenance scheduling and apartment maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work independently, assess maintenance needs, and choose an effective course of action.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, residents, vendors, and supervisors.
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance required.
• Possession of or ability to obtain an insecticide or hazardous material applications permit.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, crawling, lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs., and performing general maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to enter information on maintenance work orders after completing repairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred.
• Experience working in affordable housing, multifamily housing, residential property management, or apartment communities is a plus.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, obtaining service quotes, and supporting property inspections is helpful.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.