Maintenance Tech III - HVAC

Wisteria at Warner Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Safe Harbor 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Employee meal program

Job summary

Wisteria at Warner Center is seeking a Maintenance Tech III - HVAC to join our founding team. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical, HVAC, and plumbing equipment across the community, with emphasis on safe, efficient operations and exceptional resident service.

The position is full-time and onsite in Woodland Hills, CA, offering a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package to support well‑being, development and success.

Qualifications

• Five years of increasing responsibilities in troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and plant operations equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical controllers, boilers, HVAC, and associated equipment.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration certification is required.
• Ability to read complex electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install electrical, HVAC and plumbing equipment throughout the community.
• Install, maintain, and repair ventilation and air conditioning systems, and identify maintenance risks.
• Interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot issues.
• Provide direction to coworkers and serve as a positive role model.
• Deliver excellent resident service, including following up on work orders and keeping residents informed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Plumbing knowledge

Customer service

Team leadership

Reading blueprints/schematics

Safety compliance

Education

EPA Universal Refrigeration certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Wisteria at Warner Center, a brand-new Continuing Care Retirement Community opening in Summer 2026, is excited to announce an opportunity to join our founding team as Maintenance Tech III - HVAC. Discover a workplace where you're truly valued — and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, development and success.

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with generous company match!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Flex Holidays, and 6 Paid holidays per year for full-time staff.
• $2,000 a year in Tuition Assistance for full-time employees and robust Talent Development Program – we help you accelerate your career!
• Wellness program with the opportunity to earn a 30% discount on your benefit premiums!
• Employee Meal Program coming! We will prepare delicious meals for you daily!

The Maintenance Tech III – Maintains, repairs, and installs electrical, HVAC and plumbing equipment and systems throughout the community. HVAC Technician is responsible for performing installs, repairs and maintenance to a variety of equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, and economizers.

This is a full time, onsite, position located in Woodland Hills, California.

Compensation

$34.00 to $35.00 per hour.

Principle Duties

• The Maintenance Tech III – Collaborates with onsite construction contractor. Maintains, repairs, and installs electrical, HVAC and plumbing equipment and systems at the community utilizing technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills under the guidance and support of a supervisor.
• Working as a team with the entire Plant Operations Department, the Maintenance Tech III performs general maintenance duties, preventive maintenance, service calls, and emergency maintenance as needed and assigned.
• Continues to perform minor repairs and similar duties that may be assigned to Maintenance Techs I & II, but is considerably faster and more proficient compared to Maintenance Tech levels I & II, and requires no oversight or direction.
• Performs building and equipment repairs, with plumbing (clogged drains, wax rings, fill valves, replace faucets, garbage disposals, water heaters, camera snakes, gas leaks, soldering copper pipes, PVC repairs, etc.), electrical (ballast, switches, plugs, cut-in boxes, use of voltage meter, ceiling fans, reset breakers, run new electrical circuits, troubleshoot /repair high voltage motors, generator transfer switches, utilize the Lock-out Tag-out program, etc.), some carpentry (closet shelving, door trim, blinds, cabinet doors, baseboards, etc.), appliance repairs, Door locks (cutting keys, door closers, lock changeouts, sliding doors, etc.), appliance repairs/service, golf cart service / repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing ventilation and air conditioning system and equipment, identifying maintenance risks and mechanical faults for HVAC systems.
• Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems.
• Provides direction to co-workers through hands‑on assistance, direction, support, and development; and serves as a positive role model by way of example.
• Displays and practices a work style that reflects the mission, philosophy and goals of the organization.
• Provides excellent customer service to residents as demonstrated by doing the following:
  • Preview work order, and arrive at unit prepared with all tools/parts needed.
  • Greet resident by name, introduce yourself, and tell him/her what you will be working on.
  • Wear protective ‘booties’ over shoes when entering Residents’ unit, if requested.
  • If resident is not home, leave a note.
  • Thoroughly clean up after yourself when finished with the job
  • Maintain personal cleanliness.
  • When a Resident asks you to do something not on the work order, if it will take less than 15 minutes, do it! If it will take over 15 minutes or doing it will make you late for an appointment, ask if you can use their phone to call in the work order on their behalf.
  • Meet response time parameters for repair priority types, including ensuring that high priority work is completed first.
• May complete apartment turnovers and scheduled pool/pond/lake maintenance.
• Assigned one week of on‑call duty as scheduled
• Conduct technical training sessions for staff related to electrical, as well as safety training as scheduled by the Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of increasing responsibilities and experience in troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and plant operations equipment in a complex commercial, industrial, and/or healthcare setting.
• Must be knowledgeable in troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and testing of various electrical controllers, boilers, HVAC, kitchen and laundry equipment, lighting and low voltage systems.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration certification required
• Ability to read and understand complex electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Basic understanding of state and national electric codes.
• Proficient with automatic lighting schedules and systems.
• Computer proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to employ safe work practices.
• Must have a passion for providing excellent customer service.
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