Maintenance Technician III

Liberty Military Housing; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 3,857,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

ESOP — Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) company match

Education reimbursement

Paid time off (vacation, sick, 10 paid

Wellness programs

Annual boot allowance

Bonuses for on-call & performance

Career growth opportunities

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Liberty Military Housing is seeking a skilled Service Technician III to perform general and specialized maintenance in a multifamily community. You’ll diagnose and repair building systems, operate related equipment, and may lead maintenance staff in the absence of management.

The role requires strong communication, a broad trades background (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting), and the ability to respond to on-call requests.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ related maintenance experience preferred.
• Intermediate level understanding and experience in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, appliance repair.
• Certifications preferred HVAC and EPA.
• Some supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and lift up to 65 lbs.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, installation, repairs on building systems and appliances.
• Troubleshoots items across trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.).
• Trains or guides other maintenance staff and may lead in manager’s absence.
• Responds to on-call service requests and emergency calls.
• Completes work within assigned timeframes and adheres to safety standards.
• Documents service requests and uses mobile tools for updates.
• Travels to different locations for work, training, or meetings.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Appliance repair

On-call availability

Valid driver’s license

Equipment operation

Education

HVAC certification

EPA certification

High school diploma

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Overview

Liberty Military Housing - Own your passion for service !

About Liberty Military Housing

Liberty Military Housing is one of the largest providers of military family housing in the United States. In partnership with the US military, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and exceptional service to the families of men and women who serve our country. We’re seeking dedicated team members for a variety of roles and offer excellent benefits, training, development, and opportunities for advancement. If you’re ready to grow your career and become an employee owner, explore our current opportunities today.

What We Provide You:

Benefits

Liberty Military Housing is committed to supporting our team members in every aspect of life—from career development to family needs and overall health and wellness. We proudly offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits and incentive package that includes:

• Platinum-Level Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage with affordable premiums
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) become an employee owner with retirement savings
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Generous Paid Time Off , including vacation, sick time, and 10 paid holidays
• Wellness Benefits , including free gym access and additional wellness programs
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Maintenance Bonus Incentives, including on call bonuses and quarterly bonuses up to $1,500
• Career Growth Opportunities, Unlock your potential with immersive, hands-on training designed to elevate your skills, help you advance, and build a rewarding long-term career with a company that truly invests in your future
• Life and AD&D Insurance

Responsibilities

A Day in the Life of a Service Technician III (Maintenance Technician III)

As a Liberty Military Housing Service Technician III, you will perform general and specialized maintenance and repairs in a multifamily residential community and operate building systems and related equipment and tools to complete tasks to Liberty Military Housing’s quality standards. Your role may include “Lead” responsibilities which, on occasion includes supervising or training other maintenance staff members. Your role requires the ability to effectively communicate, perform quality work in a safe manner and deliver on our mission of providing exemplary service in accordance with Liberty Military Housing’s quality customer satisfaction standards.

Your Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Performs most maintenance installation repairs and preventative maintenance on a variety of building systems and appliances or all repairs on specific systems, including, plumbing, HVAC, structural and electrical.
• Tests and/or troubleshoots a variety of items dependent on specific trade expertise (e.g., thermocouples, motors, boiler controls, fire alarms, plumbing valves, fixtures, water lines, alarms, locks, new and renovated construction) for the purpose of assessing item functioning and recommending repair or replacement.
• Applies proficient skills in all trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, appliance repair, etc. to ensure quality maintained homes and community.
• Completes resident-requested repairs and services within the required time frame (24 hours).
• Completes all assigned maintenance work on vacant homes within LMH standards.
• Performs On-call service requests and emergency calls.
• Participates in routine inspections (including QC, move in, preventative maintenance, machinery, appliance, etc.).
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of common areas, maintenance shop, trash removal, and snow removal (if applicable).
• Trains or guides other maintenance team members in performing skilled tasks for the purpose of providing support to workers developing their knowledge of specific skills with trade.
• On occasion, may lead or supervise other maintenance team members in the absence of management.
• Maintains and updates all assigned service requests using Yardi Mobile until assignment is completed and closed.
• Demonstrates the appropriate and safe use of standard hand and power tools, equipment and machinery.
• Reports any maintenance concerns for repairs on homes, community and/or common areas to supervisor.
• Participates in and attends various department or regional meetings, resident functions, seminars, training and work-related events.
• Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment and LMH Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Understands and follows safe work practices for all trades, including but not limited to: Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space Entry, use of hazardous chemicals, use of Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, and working from Elevated Surfaces.
• Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to various locations for work purposes.

Qualifications

What You Need for Success

• Five or more years’ related maintenance experience preferred.
• Intermediate level understanding and experience in the following basic trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, appliance repair.
• Certifications preferred HVAC and EPA.
• Some supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Effectively communicate and interact with co-workers, managers, vendors or residents sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give or receive work direction.
• Expert skills regarding the operation of small hand and electrical tools, basic electrical, carpentry, painting and small machinery repair.
• Extensive knowledge of appliances.
• Basic computer skills (able to operate mobile device, PC).
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or electrical cart.
• Must be available for regular on-call work assignments/emergency calls, work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required.
• Must be able to arrive at the property for service requests within 60 minutes.
• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings and other work-related activities.
• Ability to meet the following physical requirements: Independently lift/carry supplies or equipment up to 65 lbs; frequent reaching, stooping, bending and kneeling; extensive walking and standing, ability to climb up and down stairs/ ladders.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Must be willing to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, in all weather conditions, and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Pay range $28.00 -$32.00 Hourly