Maintenance Technician

PEOPLE; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PEOPLE is seeking a Maintenance Technician I in Ventura, CA to join our property management team. The role involves daily upkeep of multiple sites, unit repairs, and coordination of work orders through Yardi.

The candidate should have at least 1 year of maintenance or construction experience, basic maintenance knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid CA driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Basic construction or building maintenance knowledge required.
• Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency highly desired.
• Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair required.

Responsibilities

• Walk interior and exterior sidewalks daily, remove debris and trash, wash sidewalks/curbs/gutters, and check fencing for repairs.
• Clean, paint and repair vacant units per policy and procedures.
• Review work orders in Yardi daily and perform repairs not requiring outside vendors.
• Determine warranty coverage and contact manufacturer or contractor for repairs if under warranty.
• Determine if repairs are resident-caused and notify Property Manager.
• Maintain parts and supplies inventory and order necessary items.
• Complete periodic unit inspections with Facilities Manager and prepare inspection reports.
• Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as per the Preventative Maintenance Plan.
• Notify Property Manager of tenant violations.
• Clean dumpster areas and ensure gates are closed when not in use.
• Ensure rain gutters are free of debris.
• Repair washers and dryers or arrange outside vendor; change locks and manage tenant lockouts.
• Unlock/lock driveway gates per schedule at sites with security gates.
• Work within the approved budget with Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic maintenance knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Light equipment operation

Tools

Yardi or similar W.O. software

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

• Walk interior and exterior sidewalks on a daily basis, removing debris and trash, washing the sidewalks/curbs/gutters as needed, and checking fencing for any required repairs.
• Clean, paint and repair vacant units consistent with PSHH policy and procedures.
• Review all work orders on a daily basis through the Yardi system, and make repairs for tenant after notification of entry if the repair does not require an outside vendor.
• Determine if any items requiring repair is under warranty and contact the manufacturer or contractor for repairs if under warranty.
• Determine if any repair items are resident caused and notify Property Manager.
• Maintain parts and supplies inventory. Order necessary parts, appliances, etc.
• Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the Facilities Manager.
• Be present at various inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested.
• Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as prescribed in property Preventative Maintenance Plan.
• Notify the Property Manager of any tenant violations.
• Clean dumpster areas and make sure the gates are closed when not in active use.
• Ensure that rain gutters are free of debris.
• Repair washers and dryers as needed, or notify the Property Manager to contact an outside repair vendor.
• Repair and change locks as needed, and manage tenant lockouts.
• Unlock and lock the driveway gates per the approved schedule, for sites with security gates.
• Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.

Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

• Basic construction or building maintenance knowledge required.
• Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency highly desired.
• Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair required.

Experience Requirements

Maintenance Technician I

• Minimum of 1 year maintenance or construction experience required.
• Yardi or similar work order software experience highly desired.

License/Certification Requirements

• Valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk 7-8 hours daily, bend, squat, reach.
• Willing to travel to different properties for coverage, after hour calls, and emergency repairs.