Maintenance Technician

Flow; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Flow is hiring a Maintenance Technician in San Jose to ensure apartments and facilities are safe, clean, and operational. You will perform HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance, and prepare units for move-in.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in maintenance, EPA certs, and English proficiency; Spanish is a plus. On-site role with compelling benefits and opportunities for growth within Flow.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or general maintenance.
• EPA certification required; HVAC certs a plus; English proficient; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, drywall, painting, and carpentry.
• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in with turnover repairs and inspections.
• Inspect property for maintenance, safety, and risk concerns and report needs.
• Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and parts.
• Maintain knowledge of building emergency systems and safety procedures.
• Follow safety, security, and company policies; report hazards.
• Provide strong customer service to residents, vendors, and team members.
• Adhere to key control, apartment turns, preventive maintenance, and emergency protocols.

Skills

HVAC repair

Plumbing

Electrical

General maintenance

Work orders

On-call readiness

English

Spanish (plus)

Education

High School diploma

EPA Certification

HVAC Certification (plus)

Job description

About the Company

At Flow, were reimagining what it means to live, work, and connect. More than just a real estate company, Flow is a brand, a technology platform, and an operations ecosystem spanning condominiums, hotels, multifamily residences, and office spaces. Were building a new kind of living experience: one thats flexible, connected, and designed to create genuine community and real value for the people who call Flow home.

Our mission is oneness: prioritizing our residents and their experiences, and fostering connection with ourselves, their neighbors, and the natural world. By putting people at the center of everything we do, were creating vibrant, human-centered communities where life, work, creativity, and play all come together in one place.

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician ensures apartment homes and property facilities are safe, clean, and in good working order. Responsibilities include preparing units for move-in, performing general maintenance and repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and locks, and following a preventative maintenance schedule.

The role also includes ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and company standards, providing excellent service to residents, and supervising or escorting contractors as directed by the Facilities Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, drywall, painting, basic carpentry, and routine upkeep to maintain community standards
• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in by completing turnover repairs, inspections, and improvements
• Conduct routine and periodic property inspections to identify maintenance, safety, and risk management concerns, ensure the property remains in good repair, and report physical needs or issues to management
• Assist with inventory management by tracking, organizing, and maintaining maintenance supplies, tools, and replacement parts
• Maintain working knowledge of building emergency systems, equipment shutoffs, and operational procedures to ensure resident safety and property integrity
• Adhere to all company policies, safety procedures, and security protocols, promptly reporting hazards, incidents, and maintenance concerns
• Deliver strong customer service by fostering positive relationships with residents, vendors, and team members while responding professionally to service requests
• Follow established operational procedures including key control, apartment turns, preventative maintenance, and emergency response protocols

Ideal Background

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in HVAC repair, Plumbing, Electrical, and General Maintenance repair work
• Ability to promptly respond to work orders and other communications (e: text, email)
• Ability to accommodate on-call schedule
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
• HVAC Certification is a plus
• EPA Certification is required
• Proficiency in English

$24 - $26 an hour

Benefits

We take care of our people so they can do their best work.

• Health and Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance and parental leave benefits. On-staff doctor, free therapy through SpringHealth, acupuncture, an Employee Assistance Program, and other wellness offerings.
• Time Off PTO and paid holidays.
• Financial 401(k) retirement plan, healthcare and dependent care FSAs, HSA-compatible plan options with annual employer HSA funding and pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life at Flow Weekly catered lunches, wellness classes and employee discounts on Flow hotel stays, grocer products, and merch.

Flow is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and hires regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, Veteran status any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.