Maintenance Technician II

Sola-Impact; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Bereavement days

Pet insurance

Job summary

SoLa Impact is seeking a Maintenance Technician II in Los Angeles to perform repairs and upgrades across interior and exterior spaces of our multi‑family properties. Under the Maintenance Supervisor, you will handle work orders, respond to service calls, and collaborate with Property Management, Construction, and Purchasing teams to meet resident needs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands‑on residential maintenance, strong skills in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry, and fluency

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands‑on residential maintenance experience.
• Solid knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems and appliance repair.
• Understanding REAC inspections and HUD property compliance.
• Experience with inventory management and budgeting tasks.
• Mentorship and training experience for junior staff.
• Awareness of environmental hazards (asbestos, lead, mold).
• Ability to schedule and perform preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering and supplies for a maintenance shop.
• Respond to service calls and complete work orders.
• Prepare HUD portfolio sites to pass REAC inspections.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, and janitorial tasks.
• Repair outlets, switches, breakers, fixtures, appliances.
• Clean drains, fix leaks, and handle plumbing duties.
• Repair cabinets, floors, doors, and walls as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair residential kitchen appliances and HVAC.
• Ensure sites are clean after maintenance; coordinate with departments.
• Respond to emergencies and inspections; assist with scheduling.

Skills

English

Spanish

Mechanical aptitude

Residential maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician II performs repairs and upgrades to the interior and exterior of SoLa multi-family rental properties. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for completing work orders, responding to service calls, and interacting with other maintenance field staff and residents to ensure maintenance requests are completed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage and maintain the ordering and supplies of a fully functioning maintenance shop in order to ensure the assigned properties operate efficiently;
• Work with Compliance team to make sure units remain in good, compliant and operable condition;
• Prepare and maintain the HUD portfolio sites to ensure properties pass REAC inspections and meet HUD NSPIRE standards;
• Perform electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, and janitorial maintenance work;
• Repair/replace outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, and appliances, and perform other electrical maintenance duties;
• Clean drains, snake pipes, repair water leaks and perform other plumbing maintenance duties;
• Prepare walls for painting, patch holes, replace drywall, and paint; sand, stain, and refinish woodwork;
• Repair cabinets, floors, tile, doors, doorknobs, and related items;
• Analyze, troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair residential kitchen appliances, HVAC units, water heaters, etc.;
• Ensure job sites are left free of equipment, supplies, and debris following maintenance performed;
• Respond promptly to various maintenance issues including emergencies and inspections;
• Collaborate internally with other departments, including Property Management, Construction, and Purchasing;
• Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in hands-on residential maintenance experience required;
• Strong mechanical aptitude and general knowledge of residential maintenance repair techniques, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, appliance repair, etc.;
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements for REAC inspections and HUD properties;
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment;
• Inventory Management: Manage and track inventory for maintenance supplies and equipment;
• Order necessary materials and supplies to complete assigned tasks while staying at or under budget;
• Offer mentorship and training to maintenance technicians (I);
• Understanding the relationship between residential housing and environmental hazards such as asbestos, lead, and mold is crucial;
• Assist in the scheduling, monitoring, and execution of preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, electrical and drainage systems, HVAC, carpentry, dry wall, exterior structural, and appliances.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Fluent in English and Spanish required
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required; must be able to build trust and rapport with the residents in their portfolio of buildings;
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Ability to follow verbal/written instructions/directions in a professional and courteous manner
• Reliable transportation to travel between properties

SoLa Impact offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as pet insurance, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and bereavement days. This package is designed to provide employees with a range of important benefits that help to support their physical and emotional well-being, while also providing financial protection and peace of mind.

SoLa Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SoLa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Disclaimer:

SoLa Impact conducts thorough background checks, including education and employment verification, following an offer letter extension. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity throughout our hiring process. Candidates are advised to ensure all information provided in their resume and application is true and accurate. Any discrepancies may affect your eligibility for employment and may result in an offer letter rescindment.

**The submission of your job application certifies that all information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that any false statements, misrepresentations, or omissions—including those related to education or employment history—may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.**