Maintenance Technician

North Coast Living; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Coast Living is seeking a maintenance coordinator in Los Angeles to handle work orders from intake to completion. You will coordinate service providers, manage costs, and respond to after-hours emergencies, while adhering to policies and regulations.

The role requires construction awareness, sharp judgment, and strong communication. Flexibility to work on weekends and to float between properties is essential for business needs.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience and basic construction knowledge required.
• Ability to negotiate with service providers.
• Ability to resolve conflicts calmly and professionally.
• Sound judgment and swift decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude with computers, internet, and ability to master new systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours/days/weekends.
• Willingness to float between multiple properties as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Responds to the intake of all work orders in a professional and timely manner.
• Reviews scope of work that needs to be completed, assigns the request to the appropriate service provider, and follows through on completion of work.
• Addresses emergency work orders after hours and on weekends, as necessary.
• Sources and negotiates pricing with outside service providers.
• Manages maintenance and repair expenses in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Adheres to company policies and federal regulations.
• Performs maintenance/upkeep of common areas, building exteriors, unit interiors, and grounds.
• Reports and documents property damage, resident incidents, and liability issues.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Construction knowledge

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Judgment

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Follow-through

Flexible hours

Float between properties

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Previous experience in maintenance and some construction knowledge required
• Solid negotiating skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to resolve conflict in a calm and professional manner
• Sound judgment and swift decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude with computers, internet, and ability to master new systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through
• High School diploma or GED required
• Willingness to work flexible hours/days/weekends
• Willingness to float between multiple properties as business needs require

Job Description

• Responds to the intake of all work orders in a professional and timely manner
• Reviews scope of work that needs to be completed, assigns the request to the appropriate service provider, and follows through on completion of work
• Addresses emergency work orders after hours and on weekends, as necessary
• Sources and negotiates pricing with outside service providers
• Manages maintenance and repair expenses in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Adheres to company policies and federal regulations
• Performs maintenance/upkeep of common areas, building exteriors, unit interiors, and grounds
• Reports and documents property damage, resident incidents, and liability issues