Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Public Storage; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Storage is expanding its facilities maintenance team. The Facilities Maintenance Technician I performs a variety of maintenance tasks across our sites, with emphasis on safety and independent work as well as teamwork.

Responsibilities include wall repairs, break-in response, plumbing, power washing and painting, assisting higher-level technicians, handling abandoned goods, landscaping, and timely reporting of needed repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to transport, lift and move items up to 50lbs.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of pest control methods and equipment.
• Experience with power washing equipment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and be proficient in leaning new vendor software applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Unit wall repairs including OSB and drywall replacement
• Break-in response
• General Plumbing
• General Power Washing and Painting
• Assisting Maintenance II technicians with safety and difficult tasks.
• Abandoned Goods: Sorting, moving, and disposal of abandoned goods.
• Landscaping: Tree / bush trimming, seasonal clean-up, basic grounds maintenance
• Reporting: Identifying and reporting needed repairs to ensure timely maintenance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Learning vendor software

Attention to detail

Physical ability (up to 50lbs)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power washing equipment

Pest control methods & equipment

Vendor software applications

Job description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I position is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unit wall repairs including OSB and drywall replacement
• Break-in response
• General Plumbing
• General Power Washing and Painting
• Assisting Maintenance II technicians with safety and difficult tasks.
• Abandoned Goods: Sorting, moving, and disposal of abandoned goods.
• Landscaping: Tree / bush trimming, seasonal clean-up, basic grounds maintenance
• Reporting: Identifying and reporting needed repairs to ensure timely maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to transport, lift and move items up to 50lbs
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of pest control methods and equipment.
• Experience with power washing equipment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and be proficient in leaning new vendor software applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Additional Information

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range:$24.00 to $26.00

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of our total awards approach to compensation which is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

"**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.**"