Maintenance Technician II (The Knolls Apartments)

WinnCompanies; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knolls Apartments in Orange, CA, managed by WinnCompanies, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to maintain units, common areas, and grounds. You will perform appliance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks across the community, ensuring safety and habitability for residents.

Qualified candidates have 1–3 years of residential maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of residential or multifamily maintenance experience.
• General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, appliances, and HVAC.
• Driver's license in good standing and driving-record policy compliance.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic familiarity with computers or tablets.
• Availability for on-call activity during off-hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in apartments, common areas, offices, grounds, and parking lots.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance issues and provide excellent service.
• Complete service requests, work orders, and unit turns per company standards.
• Support preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual unit inspections.
• Maintain grounds and curb appeal, including snow removal and trash management.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

Vocational or technical training

CAMT certification (preferred)

Job description

About the Opportunity

WinnCompanies is searching for a Maintenance Technician II to join our team at The Knolls Apartments, a 260-unit Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) residential property in Orange, CA.

In this role, you will perform apartment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs throughout the community, including rental units, residential common areas, offices, grounds, and parking lots. You will help maintain a safe, well-maintained community while providing excellent service to residents.

Please note that the pay range for this position is $23.31 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience.Additionally, the selected candidate will typically work: Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, with an on-call rotational schedule of every 4 weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs involving appliances, carpentry, hardware, masonry, painting, basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance issues while providing excellent customer service.
• Complete assigned service requests, work orders, and apartment turns in accordance with company standards.
• Support preventive maintenance programs, building and safety inspections, and annual unit inspections.
• Maintain grounds and curb appeal through snow removal, landscaping, and trash management.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of residential, multifamily, building maintenance, or related experience.
• General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, appliances, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning).
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Availability for on-call activity during off-hours for urgent maintenance needs.
• Ability to speak and understand basic English and work effectively with diverse groups of people and personalities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical training.
• Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) certification.