Maintenance Technician PSH/LIHTC - Mesa Vista/Cove

Kids for the Future; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our common areas and residential units in top condition. This full-time, non-exempt role involves routine repairs, safety checks, and coordinating handoffs with supervisors.

You'll perform porter duties, document work in our systems, and help schedule turnovers while upholding our standards for cleanliness and resident satisfaction. A high school diploma and a valid CA driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Read and understand safety protocols.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and document repairs to common areas and units.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of property.
• Perform porter/custodial duties as part of daily tasks.
• Record work orders and track progress in the property platform.
• Assist in scheduling and turnover of vacant units.
• Respond to resident inquiries professionally.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Clear communication

Strong work ethic

Time management

Project management

English fluency

Education

High school

Job description

• Base Pay $25.00 - $26.00 / Hour
• Job Category Maintenance/Porters, Maintenance Technician
• Employee Type Full Time - Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 20%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

We manage communities and living spaces that residents are proud to call home. We serve and respect all while preserving and enhancing the homes and communities we are entrusted to care for with an eye to the future.

Our mission is to empower our employees to serve, to build a place that people love to work, to leverage technology, to grow responsibly, and to maximize owner return and satisfaction. Our values have proven that this is only possible through Trust, Respect, Development, Adaptability, and Sustainability.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for:

• Timely coordination, execution, and thorough documentation of completion of repairs to common area andunit repairs. This includes physical systems maintenance, monitoring and forecasting physical interior andexteriorcomponentsoftheproperty.
• Administrative accountability includes use of mobile and fixed computerized applications to ensure thatwork assignments, progress, forecast and history is thoroughly and timely documented to support fiscalgoalsoftheproperty.
• Porter/custodial responsibilities are an essential and ongoing function of this position. Maintenance Technicians are expected to perform these duties as part of their regular daily responsibilities.

TheMaintenanceTechnicianreportstotheMaintenanceSupervisor,ortotheCommunityManagerintheabsence of a Maintenance Supervisor. The reporting hierarchy may also include management under a Senior Community Manager, Area Manager, Regional Manager, and DirectorofOperations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

PropertyOperations

• Responsible for performing ongoing porter/custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, and maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of all common areas.
• Responsible for maintaining all areas of the property in a safe, clean and attractive manner.
• Responsible for identifying, documenting, and repairing health and safety risks on the property.
• Responsible for identifying, documenting, and coordinating complete, correct, and timely repairs to common areas and where third party vendor participation is required.
• Responsible for recording, tracking, and completing work orders within the company’s designated platform on common areas and within residential units within established completiontimelines.
• Maintain maintenance shops and storage areas in a clean, organized manner, and keep property equipment in good condition.
• Assistin theschedulingandturningofvacantunitspriortoresidentoccupancy.
• AssisttheCommunityManagerinapartmentinspections.
• Maintainup-to-dateknowledgeregardingcurrentcontractswithvendorsandsuppliers.
• Responsible for after-hour, weekend, and holiday emergency repair needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Compliance

• Participation in all maintenance projects and training classes asdirected.
• Consistently perform assigned porter/custodial responsibilities as an essential function of the position to maintain a safe, clean, and professional environment for residents, guests, and employees.
• ComplywithallaspectsofFairHousingandHarassmentAwarenesstrainingandprotocolsinperformanceofalltasksandassignments.
• Maintain and promote a safe workenvironment.

Human Resources

• Manage and submit personal time and expense on a weekly basis toSupervisor.
• Must possess a valid California Driver License.
• Maintain positive relationships with internaldepartments.
• Authorized to work in the United States for anyemployer.

Customer Service

• Respond to Supervisor on all resident complaints in a timely and professionalmanner.
• Create a community of preservation and appeal based on clean and presentable environment that is consistent for our residents and noticeable to the community atlarge.
• Maintain a presentable and professional attire that is representative of the companystandards by wearing the company issued Quality Management Group uniform.

Community Relations

• Assist Maintenance Supervisor and or Community Manager with ongoing positive relationships with residents, external agencies, and partners as directed.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor and or Community Manager with various Resident Programs as directed.

General

• Must attend Company sponsored events that relate to the development of the team, which, from time to time, may include travel and overnight stays at locations away from the employee’shome.
• May be required to work at different locations.
• This position may require the availability to work some nights, weekends and occasional holidays based upon the needs of thecommunity.
• Maintainorganizedcompanytoolsinventory related to performing general maintenance and facilities upkeep as outlined in Essential Skills.
• Working onsite is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties asrequested.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to be flexible, a team player and interface professionallywith all levels of internal and externalcustomers.
• Clear communication both written and oral including diplomacy anddiscretion.
• Must have a strong work ethic and positiveattitude.
• Abilitytobuildexternalrelationshipswhilepositivelypromotingtheorganization.
• Excellent time and project managementskills with theabilitytoorganizeand prioritizetasks.
• Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Handle high stress situationseffectively.
• Demonstrate initiative, personal awareness, professionalism, integrity, and exercise confidentiality in all areas of performance.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven work environment and ability to manage a high level of detail.
• A passion and strong understanding of our industry and our business mission.
• Must be able to read and speak English to effectively communicate between the Community Management team, residents, and between co-workers and supervisors.
• Basic Math Skills.
• Must have willing and able to regularly perform porter/custodial responsibilities as an essential function of the position.
• Must have practical experience, working knowledge and ability to perform:
• Minor electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, etc.
• Minor plumbing repairs to clear drain stoppages, replace fittings and faucets.
• Perform minor carpentry work, such as fitting doors, repairing cabinetry, aligning, and unsticking windows and doors, sanding and refinishing hardware and surfaces, fence repair and rebuild, etc.
• Grounds repairs of sprinklers, valves, and timers.
• Minor masonry, concrete, fencing, and painting.
• Set up and operate appropriate equipment, machines, and tools according to the specification provided by the manufacturer.
• Working knowledge regarding water and gas meter shutoffs and sewer cleanouts for common areas and individual units.
• Understand safety data sheet (SDS) protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of EEO and fair housing policies. Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, educate others on the value of diversity, promote a harassment-free environment, and build a diverse workforce.
• Other duties as may be needed relevant to facilities maintenance.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a high school education orequivalent.
• Minimumtwoyearsofrecentexperienceinapartmentmaintenance orarelatedfield.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the Essential Responsibilities outlined above and the Physical Demands outlined below.

• Exposure to various types of weather conditions and temperatures, including warm, hot, and cold temperatures.
• Exposure to various noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.
• Regularly required to use hands to grip, handle and control hand and power tools.
• Required to frequently move about the property, including offices, utility rooms, storage rooms, unit interiors and rooftops.
• Must occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs. and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.
• Operate computer, office equipment, and handheld devices with hands and voice.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision and color vision and peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• Specific audio/verbal abilities include communication with residents, employees, vendors, and owners in person, via telephone, and utilizing electronic devices.
• 7-8 hours of walking daily

Requirements

This position does not come with a unit. Valid driver's license required. This position is for Mesa Vista in Costa Mesa and The Cove in Newport Beach.

Summary

We participate in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.