Maintenance Technician-Porter

Paycom - ATS; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

15 paid company holidays

1 bedroom apartment onsite

Job summary

WSH Management in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain a multi-family property. You will respond to service requests, supervise preventative maintenance, and coordinate with the Resident Manager and external contractors.

Requires 1–2 years of apartment maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. On-call and weekend work may be required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• HSD or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of apartment maintenance experience or similar.
• On-call and weekend service experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs.
• Prior janitor/porter experience is a plus.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery.
• Familiar with cleaning chemicals and SDS.
• Valid driver's license and insurance; reliable transportation.
• Background and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect property and equipment daily to determine service needs and staff requirements.
• Respond to service requests in FIFO order unless emergencies arise.
• Implement and supervise preventative maintenance program.
• Update preventive maintenance schedule quarterly, including HVAC, safety devices, leaks.
• Submit monthly property safety inspection reports to Resident Manager.
• Assist with apartment turnover and obtain bids for work from contractors.
• Direct contracted projects to meet specifications.
• Purchase and maintain records of supplies and equipment.
• Operate safety equipment and maintain a safe work environment.
• Compile labor and material cost records and report to owner/agents.
• Review bids and provide recommendations to supervisors.
• Respond to emergency calls 24/7; overtime may be required.
• Provide on-call emergency services on rotation with other staff.
• Coordinate with sister properties when on leave; notify supervisors as needed.
• Support office staff in safety and security efforts for the property.
• Keep maintenance shop tidy and tools in good condition.
• Be personable with residents and maintain professional conduct.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and appliances; address hard-to-reach issues.
• Re-key locks and cut keys; repairs to carpentry and drywall as needed.
• Assist with cleanliness of property including trash and hallways.
• Monitor inventory and place replacement orders for parts and supplies.
• Operate power tools safely and drive to local sites as needed.
• Maintain cell phone availability during working hours and on call.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Long Beach Senior Artists Colony - Long Beach, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 - $25.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, What We Offer

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

1 bedroom apartment to live onsite

On-call for after-hours emergencies

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; 401(k) with employer match

Time Off: Paid vacation and 15 paid company holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects property and equipment daily to determine need and extent of service, equipment required, type and number of operation and maintenance personnel needed.
• Respond to service requests on a first in, first out, (except in the case of an emergency) and in accordance with Fair Housing guidelines. Document to accurately describe work done, parts used, disposition and time spent.
• Implementation and supervision of Preventative Maintenance program.
• Review and update quarterly, semi-annual and annual preventative maintenance schedule to include changing HVAC filters, fire detector batteries, other types of safety devices, cleaning gutters, and inspecting for leaks.
• Completes and submits a monthly property safety inspection report to the Resident Manager.
• Assist with turnover of apartments as requested by Resident Manager to include duties such as maintenance, repair, or renovation and obtains bids for additional work from outside contractors.
• Directs contracted projects to verify adherence to specifications.
• Purchases and maintain records of building and maintenance supplies, machinery, equipment, and furniture.
• Utilize safety equipment as applicable (i.e. back support devices, eye protection, gloves, masks, etc.)
• Compiles records of labor and material cost for operating building and issues cost reports to owner or managing agents.
• Assembles and analyzes contract bids and submits bids and recommendations to superiors for action.
• Respond to emergency calls, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Overtime may be required.
• Provide emergency on-call services on a rotating basis with other maintenance staff. Overtime may be required.
• If you are unavailable for emergency calls at any time due to vacation or any other personal reason, it is required that you plan with the Service Technician at a sister property to be on call for you, and to notify your Supervisor and the Manager of the sister property of the arrangement.
• Support office staff in efforts of safety and security of the property.
• Keep Maintenance Shop neat and organized. Maintain company tools, equipment and other items in a satisfactory condition.
• Meet and be personable and professional with community residents.
• Effectively assess a situation which may require assistance or specialized equipment and respond appropriately in serious or emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively with Property Manager daily to ensure all objectives are met and property is up to company standards.
• Communicate with Property Manager regarding suppliers or vendors to ensure safe and efficient operation of property maintenance.
• Trouble-shoot and diagnose and correct heating and air conditioning, and appliances problems.
• Must be able to diagnose and repair equipment or appliances, which are not clearly seen or reached under counters, on ceiling etc.
• Re-key locks and cut keys.
• Repair electrical and plumbing problems.
• Provide carpentry and sheet rock repairs.
• Fix problem with cleanliness of property including trash and hallways.
• Assist in monitoring maintenance, inventory, parts, cleaning supplies and placing replacement orders.
• Can use power machinery properly and safely.
• Driving to local areas when necessary.
• Keep cellular telephone on at all times during working hours and while on call

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Requires a minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience or apartment maintenance experience
• On call and weekend service experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proven working experience in electrical, plumbing, appliance repairs etc.
• Proven working experience as a janitor / porter.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets.
• Candidate must have own transportation (Federal mileage rates and guidelines apply).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain current auto insurance. (Motor vehicle report review is part of the hiring process.).
• Candidate will be required to pass a background and drug screening. (A conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from employment with WSH Management.

WSH Management has managed senior and multifamily properties since we began operations over 25 years ago and are very experienced in the management of both affordable and market rate apartment communities. We currently manage over 60 properties in California and have over 175 employees. Come join us!

WSH Management provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. If needed, reasonable accommodations for the hiring process will be made.

WSH Management is a drug free workplace.

WSH Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V/SO.