General Maintenance Technician

Hickam Communities LLC; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

401(k) company match

Medical, Dental, & Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program & Employee Assistance

Job summary

Hickam Communities LLC is seeking a General Maintenance Technician in Honolulu, HI. This full-time role covers maintenance across rental units, offices, and grounds, requiring hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general repairs.

The position emphasizes safety, customer service, and efficient work order management, with opportunities to advance and participate in training programs. A strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Basic competency in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to follow instructions and communicate with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls and perform maintenance tasks across buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
• Repair or replace components of building systems and furnishings, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC where applicable.
• Maintain accurate work orders, time tracked, materials used, and notes on mobile devices.
• Support safe operations and keep areas clean and organized.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

English literacy

Planning & prioritizing

Mobile device usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Trade‑Specific Hand Tools

Small Power Tools

Job description

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General Maintenance Technician

Full Time Manual Labor Honolulu, HI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1466

General Maintenance Technicians may specialize as a COM (Change of Occupancy Maintenance) or resident service request technician or may be utilized to respond to multiple types of work orders. Associates may not be able to independently troubleshoot and problem solve more complex residential maintenance issues.

Primary responsibility is to perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment. Ensure that all service is performed safely and results in favorable customer feedback which is documented by favorable customer service survey results.

Why Hickam Communities?

At Hickam Communities, we turn housing into homes. We recognize that our team members are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge them to constantly be their best in our fast-paced workplace. We value results, teamwork, innovation, and mutual respect. Come join our team and be part of a nationally recognized leader in property management and development, where we view ourselves as trailblazers as we tackle the challenges ahead.

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays, generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service, paid sick time, annual day of service, and floating holiday)
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Various comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life and AD&D, optional supplemental life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellness program (group challenges, seminars, gym membership reimbursement)
• Employee Assistance Program

Primary Responsibilities:

• Respond to service calls, complete COM work and other property maintenance requirements including, but are not limited to cleaning, painting, interior/exterior decorating and maintenance, lawn maintenance, debris removal, plumbing, electrical work, smoke detector maintenance, repair or replacement of lights, roof repairs, heating/air systems maintenance, appliance repairs, etc. May include:
  • Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances.
  • Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks; stack materials for storage or binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials.
  • Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
  • Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames
  • Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
  • Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood. Remove damaged drywall. Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean roof tops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris. Ensure work-site clean up.
• Respond to and complete on-call after hour emergency and urgent repairs.
• Update work order status including time, materials and notes on mobile devices provided in an accurate and timely manner. Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problems, etc; recommend corrective actions to supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Vocational or Technical training preferred
• 1 - 3 years previous work-related experience required
• Must demonstrate basic competency in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades at a minimum as assessed through written, verbal and hands‑on assessments
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors, communicate effectively with clients, visitors and other organization staff, and respond to basic questions
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work, work to deadlines using sound judgement
• Ability to adapt successfully to changing situations and environments, managing multiple assignments and tasks and work under pressure
• Ability to utilize a mobile device including applications, email, and internet
• Technicians will provide tools and equipment necessary to perform their daily job duties. The following items are some examples of technician provided tools and equipment including:
  • Basic Hand Tools: Hammers, screwdrivers, hand saw, pliers, wrenches, tape measure
  • Trade‑Specific Hand Tools: Multi‑meter, Tube cutter, Torch, Level, HVAC gauges
  • Small Power Tools: Drill, Sawz‑All, Sander, Power Saws
  • Expendable items such as drill bits and blades are available in the warehouse. With management approval, rechargeable batteries for cordless tools and equipment may be reimbursed through the project using the employee reimbursement process.
  • Personal tools that are damaged are the responsibility of the employee.