Maintenance Technician (Residential)

Cimgroup; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,117 - 39,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Health Savings Account

Company paid life & disability insurance

401(k) savings plan, with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cimgroup is seeking a Residential Maintenance Technician in Los Angeles, California. This role involves diagnosing and repairing apartment units, maintaining HVAC systems, and ensuring property facilities meet safety standards. Candidates should have 1-3 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and HVAC experience.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $24.04 to $28.85 per hour, alongside various benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in facility maintenance and/or mechanical repair.
• EPA Type II or Universal and/or Pool Certification required within 90 days.
• Ability to respond to tenant/building work orders efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair on apartment units.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC units, electrical appliances, and plumbing fixtures.
• Coordinate and complete preventive maintenance work on property units.

Skills

Facility maintenance

HVAC experience

Mechanical repair

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Basic work tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid state-issued driver's license

Job description

ABOUT SKR GROUP

SKR Group is a vertically integrated real estate development and management platform with holdings mostly in the greater Los Angeles submarket. Our structure allows us to oversee every stage of the real estate lifecycle—from acquisition and development to operations and management—giving us the ability to create long-term value in the communities we serve. Our goal is to create value for tenants and key stakeholders, and the best mechanism for that is by working with the best in the industry! Join us and make an impact today.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Residential Maintenance Technician reports to the Property Manager under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and performs general maintenance and repair to ensure apartment units and other property facilities are maintained per CIM Group operating and safety standards. Responsibilities include diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning units; electrical appliances, outlets, and light fixtures; plumbing, carpentry, and locks. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with preparing vacant apartment units for rental and following a planned preventative maintenance schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all tenant/building work orders are responded to within 24 hours, and handled efficiently with documentation as to work completed on work order.
• Complete preventive maintenance work in house such as appliances or as may be directed by a member of the property management team.
• Coordinate repair and/or maintenance of the following items to the standards identified, including but not limited to:
• Doors: re-key, hang, paint and/or replace.
• Clean out appliance filters, check drain lines and pans; know how to operate all systems including high-end appliances in order to assist residents as required.
• Replace HVAC filters, wet-vac condensation pans, verify thermostat settings and know how to operate the unit in order to assist residents as required.
• Plumbing snake and clear blockages up to 25 feet.
• Replace electrical sockets, switches, light bulbs and check breakers.
• Flooring reattach thresholds.
• Minor wall repair (drywall, mud, tape and paint) as required.
• Ceiling repair (drywall, mud, tape and paint).
• Replace plumbing fixtures such as levers, faucets and drains.
• Examine and diagnose problems with heating, ventilation and air conditioning units for property facilities. Determine the best method to repair or replace all or part of the unit. Make repairs and/or replacements according to standard. Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC units by replacing filters, cleaning coils, etc.
• Perform minor to moderate-level plumbing repairs, replacements, and/or installations including repairing leaks and removing clogs in sinks and toilets.
• Perform minor electrical repairs and replacement of light fixtures and related items.
• Repair and replace furnished kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers. Consult with Maintenance Supervisor to make more advanced or severe repairs or replacement, ensuring all appliances are properly disposed of and removed from the building with appropriate approval.
• May perform painting projects ranging from full interior painting of property units to minor touch-up and repair of walls and sheetrock.
• May perform “make ready” projects for the preparation of vacant units available for prospective tenants.
• May perform swimming pool maintenance or other facility and/or landscape projects to ensure property aesthetics meet or exceed standards.
• Adhere to CIM safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Required to furnish basic work tools.
• Maintain a maintenance office with tools organized, tools and supplies inventoried and neatly stacked or organized and maintain maintenance files as requested or required by the Property Manager.
• While performing the duties of this job the associate primarily works in an outdoor environment exposed to adverse weather conditions as well as dirt and/or dust.
• May work irregular hours (evenings, weekends), including on-call and overtime hours, as required due to maintenance emergencies.
• Manage each building's preventive maintenance calendar and schedule with a goal to minimize use of third-party vendors.
• Tenant questionnaires and corporate survey.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
• One to three years of experience in facility maintenance and/or mechanical repair required.
• HVAC experience required.
• EPA Type II or Universal and/or Pool Certification required at hire or within 90 days of assuming the position.
• MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Meet stated Investments approved operating budgets based on leasing objectives, cost control and annual NOI.

WHAT SKR OFFERS

• A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
• Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Company paid life & disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan, with company match
• Paid time off, including vacation days, 9 designated holidays, and sick time

Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. The role is considered non-exempt so will be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state law. At SKR, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role will be eligible to participate in SKR's variable compensation program (e.g. commission). The anticipated base pay range for the position in Los Angeles, California is $24.04 - $28.85 per hour.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on SKR Group.

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