Full-Time Maintenance Porter & Handy Technician

Swami International; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits described in Swami Employee H

Discount on Swami owned unit

Job summary

Swami International in Gardena, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform property upkeep, painting, carpentry, electrical and plumbing tasks as needed to keep units habitable and ready for turnover.

Responsibilities include documenting activities, mobile photo logs, cleaning common areas, coordinating with management, and responding to tenant requests 24/7 when necessary. A proactive, safety-conscious professional with 2+ years of maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience.
• Must provide own transportation; ability to provide own tools a plus.
• Car travel required.
• Proof of valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and auto insurance required.
• Certifications in Plumbing, Electrical, EPA and OSHA safety requirements are a plus.
• Proven ability to safely operate power tools.
• Willing to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.
• Professional and customer service oriented with tenants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keep records of activities in Porter's checklist.
• Dexterous on mobile devices to take photo logs of weekly inspections.
• Multitask and prioritize maintenance tasks.
• Walk the property and remove litter, debris and pet droppings.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum hallways and common areas.
• Keep the laundry room and common areas clean.
• Daily cleaning of common areas; weekly deep cleaning.
• Ensure trash is collected on trash day.
• Remove abandoned furniture and trash.
• Maintain no-parking zones/areas clear from vehicles.
• Report laundry room repair/maintenance requests to management.
• Empty laundry room trash bins daily.
• Maintain mailbox area clean with labels and easy access.
• Check storage areas are locked when not in use.
• Check drains are clear at all times.
• Post precaution signage for slippery areas and safety reminders.
• Refer non-emergency maintenance requests via tenant portal; urgent requests to management within 24 hours.
• Be the 24/7 point of contact for tenant issues and report concerns to management.
• Observe property conditions and report unsafe conditions.
• Post 24-hour notices as requested by management.
• Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Bi-lingual Spanish

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Swami International in Gardena, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform property upkeep, painting, carpentry, electrical and plumbing tasks as needed to keep units habitable and ready for turnover.

Responsibilities include documenting activities, mobile photo logs, cleaning common areas, coordinating with management, and responding to tenant requests 24/7 when necessary. A proactive, safety-conscious professional with 2+ years of maintenance experience is preferred.