MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The Management Trust; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

The Management Trust is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, repairs, and light construction across HOA communities and residential properties. You will help maintain safety, appearance, and functionality of common areas, amenities, buildings, and infrastructure while delivering high-quality workmanship and customer service.

The ideal candidate will have strong self-motivation, dependability, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial maintenance, construction, or general repair preferred.
• Intermediate experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to use common maintenance tools and equipment safely.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry, repair, and light construction projects throughout residential communities.
• Repair and replace trim, siding, fencing, gates, decks, stairs, railings, and other exterior building components.
• Patch, repair, texture, and paint drywall and interior surfaces in clubhouses, community buildings, and common areas.
• Perform minor concrete, framing, finish carpentry, and remodeling work as assigned.
• Install, repair, and adjust doors, locks, hardware, mailboxes, signage, and community fixtures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HOA common areas, community buildings, recreational facilities, and residential amenities.
• Troubleshoot and complete minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical repairs.
• Replace lighting fixtures, bulbs, LED modules, timers, and other building components.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, inspections, and service calls.
• Maintain pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, playgrounds, sport courts, restrooms, and other community amenities in clean and safe operating conditions.
• Independently organize and prioritize daily work assignments across multiple residential communities.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, materials used, inspections, and work orders.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, HOA management, vendors, supervisors, and team members.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles in safe operating condition.
• Follow all company policies, OSHA standards, and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HMI.WBC a division of (The Management Trust) Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Cerritos, CA
Reporting To: Manager of Maintenance Operations
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Salary: $31 - $40/Hourly DOE

COMPANY PROFILE

HMI.WBC a division of the (The Management Trust) provides HOA Maintenance and Construction services. We believe that building and maintaining a community or completing a construction project takes more than just hammers and nails. It takes integrity, trust, experience, and support. Our success is based on the belief that effective management anticipates our clients’ needs, not merely reacts to them. We are a company of creative and committed individuals driven by grand aspirations and are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. Our Employee Owners are encouraged to actively participate in growing our business by helping define best practices every day. It is in this spirit that we encourage you to take this opportunity to join The Management Trust team.

EMPLOYEE OWNER POSITION PURPOSE

Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing general maintenance, repairs, and light construction work throughout homeowner association (HOA) communities and residential properties. This position maintains the safety, appearance, and functionality of common areas, amenities, buildings, and community infrastructure by completing preventive maintenance, responding to work orders, and performing a variety of skilled handyman and construction-related repairs. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently while delivering high‑quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Residential Construction & Repair

• Perform general carpentry, repair, and light construction projects throughout residential communities.
• Repair and replace trim, siding, fencing, gates, decks, stairs, railings, and other exterior building components.
• Patch, repair, texture, and paint drywall and interior surfaces in clubhouses, community buildings, and common areas.
• Perform minor concrete, framing, finish carpentry, and remodeling work as assigned.
• Install, repair, and adjust doors, locks, hardware, mailboxes, signage, and community fixtures.

Property Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HOA common areas, community buildings, recreational facilities, and residential amenities.
• Troubleshoot and complete minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical repairs.
• Replace lighting fixtures, bulbs, LED modules, timers, and other building components.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, inspections, and service calls.
• Maintain pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, playgrounds, sport courts, restrooms, and other community amenities in clean and safe operating conditions.

Grounds & Community Appearance

• Maintain the overall appearance of HOA communities through routine inspections and property upkeep.
• Remove debris, pressure wash sidewalks and entryways, clean breezeways, and maintain dumpster enclosures.
• Control weeds and vegetation around buildings, sidewalks, fences, and landscaped areas.
• Perform seasonal maintenance including snow removal, ice mitigation, storm cleanup, and weather-related repairs as needed.
• Identify and report safety hazards, vandalism, code violations, or property damage.

Operations & Customer Service

• Independently organize and prioritize daily work assignments across multiple residential communities.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, materials used, inspections, and work orders.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, HOA management, vendors, supervisors, and team members.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles in safe operating condition.
• Follow all company policies, OSHA standards, and safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial maintenance, construction, or general repair preferred.
• Intermediate experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to use common maintenance tools and equipment safely.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and driving record in compliance with Company policy.
• Must have reliable Transportation and tools.
• This position requires using work applications on a personal cell phone. Cell phone reimbursement will be provided.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds safely.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
• Capable of using hand tools, power tools, and technical equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in elevated or confined spaces as needed.
• Must be able to read labels, instructions, technical documents, and safety signage.

SCHEDULE

• Monday‑Friday from approx. 7:00am to 5pm.
• This position may require occasional long hours to meet business needs, including being available for emergency needs.

The Management Trust is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity. TMT reserves the right to modify this job description at any time based on business need.

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