Maintenance Technician - Multi-Family Housing

Positive Investments, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Investments, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to manage the physical integrity and daily upkeep of assigned properties.

You’ll be the boots on the ground ensuring residents have a safe, functional, and welcoming home by performing repairs, coordinating vendors, and documenting work in Yardi or similar systems. You will handle preventive maintenance, move-ins/outs, respond to after-hours emergencies on a fair on-call rotation, and contribute to a clean,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of property management or building maintenance experience.
• Proficient in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs.
• Strong communication with residents, vendors, and team members.
• Willingness to be on-call for after-hours or weekend emergencies.
• Able to lift and move over 100 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute work orders, property turns, and ongoing maintenance projects.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and appliances.
• Conduct move-in/move-out inspections and daily checks of common areas (pools, fitness centers, grounds) for safety and cleanliness.
• Manage apartment turns within 1–7 days and respond to resident maintenance concerns promptly.
• Follow established preventative maintenance programs, including moisture management and safety inspections.
• Use Yardi to enter and close work orders, manage documentation, and generate operational reports.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Appliances

Communication

On-call readiness

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a hands‑on problem solver who takes pride in keeping a property looking and running its best? Positive Investments, Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Technician to manage the physical integrity and day‑to‑day maintenance operations of our assigned properties.

This isn’t just a desk job – you will be the “boots on the ground” ensuring our residents have a safe, functional, and beautiful place to call home. From technical repairs to vendor management, you will play a critical role in the success of our community.

What You’ll Do

• Daily Operations: Coordinate and execute work orders, property turns, and ongoing maintenance projects.
• Expert Repairs: Diagnose and repair issues involving HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and appliances.
• Property Inspections: Conduct move-in/move-out inspections and daily checks of common areas (pools, fitness centers, grounds) to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Rapid Response: Manage apartment "turns" within 1–7 days and respond to resident maintenance concerns professionally and promptly.
• Preventative Care: Follow established preventative maintenance programs, including moisture management and safety inspections.
• Tech-Forward Admin: Use Yardi to enter and close work orders, manage documentation, and generate operational reports.

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: At least 2 years of property management or building maintenance experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in carpentry, electrical, appliance, and plumbing repairs.
• Communication: Ability to interact courteously with residents, vendors, and team members
• Reliability: You are punctual and willing to be "on-call" for after-hour or weekend emergencies
• Physical Strength: Comfort with physical labor, including climbing, reaching, and the ability to lift/move over 100 pounds
• Digital Proficiency: Comfort using Microsoft Office and a quick learner of proprietary software like Yardi.

Why Join Positive Investments, Inc.?

We value a culture of precision, professionalism, and community. You’ll work in an environment that respects your expertise and provides the tools you need to succeed.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday (with on-call rotation). 8am-5pm.
• Commitment to Fairness: We strictly follow all Fair Housing and non-discrimination laws to provide an inclusive environment for both staff and residents.