Maintenance Technician - Residential

Onni Group of Companies; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

401(k) match

Annual education allowance up to $1,0

Referral program

Residential housing discount after 1 y

Friends and family rates for Hotel pro

Onni corporate culture

Job summary

Onni Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our residents across multiple properties in a fast-paced environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to requests, and ensure safety and quality in every unit.

Responsibilities include handling HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry tasks, managing on-call duties, and coordinating with vendors while keeping to budget and timelines. Join a team that values safety, service, and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; craft apprenticeship completed or equivalent experience.
• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is a plus.
• 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and HVAC skills; PLC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, monitor and perform preventative maintenance and apartment turns.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related systems.
• Respond promptly to work orders and ensure timely, quality completion.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and vendors; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Handle on-call pager shifts and emergency maintenance as required.
• Assist with vendor coordination, bids, and oversight of contractor work.
• Assist with budgeting and purchasing maintenance supplies.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Dry walling

Industrial maintenance

PLC experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Craft apprenticeship

Associate degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance

Tools

Vacuum furnace

PLC tools

Job description

Job Description: Are you up passionate about supporting our residents? Our dynamic portfolio awaits a customer focused team player like you! At the forefront of this role is the chance to build meaningful relationships with residents and vendors. As a Maintenance Technician, each day brings new learning opportunities. If you’re eager to jump right into a fast-paced environment and contribute to the experience of our residents, explore this opportunity! It may be everything you’ve been looking for.

Perks & Benefits

When you feel good, you do good. At Onni we put your health at the forefront and give you the choice to select a benefits package that best represents you.

From no cost to $19 or $118 per pay our PPO, HSA, and HMO have you covered.

• 3 weeks PTO
• 401(k) match
• Annual education allowance of up to $1,000
• Referral program
• Residential housing discount after 1 year of continuous employment
• Friends and family rates for our Hotel Properties throughout the company

What You Will Do

• Schedules, monitors and/or performs preventative maintenance and apartment turns.
• Diagnoses problems and repairs in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, swimming pool, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structural, and appliances.
• Ensures that work order requests are responded to promptly and professionally.
• Ensures residential units have been turned in a timely and efficient manner, as well as determines if work has been completed properly.
• Provides excellent customer service to prospective and current tenants, and promotes a quality living experience for all residents.
• Provides on-call pager service when scheduled and performs emergency maintenance work when required.
• Inspects buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, and alerts Maintenance to items that need to be repaired.
• Assists supervisor with scheduling and communicating with vendors and contractors.
• Assists supervisor with obtaining bids from outside contractors, as well as oversees contractor work for completeness.
• Assists with purchasing maintenance supplies for the property while staying within the planned budget.
• Accurately prepares and submits property invoices in accordance with established guidelines.
• Communicates with supervisor regarding the overall maintenance function of the property.
• Participates in Company-provided training such as fair housing, safety, non-discrimination, and harassment prevention.
• Complies with all Company National Standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Available to work on weekends.
• Responsible for all on-call scenarios after hours that arise for the project.
• On-Call scenarios include but not limited to fire, flood, blood, water intrusions, units with a single bathroom not functioning, other emergencies.
• Conduct move-in and move-out unit inspections.
• Assist with providing supervisors with updates on product inventory to help ensure supplies are adequate while also remaining budget conscious.

What You Bring

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus.
• Four or more years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC; vacuum furnace experience is preferred.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Salary Range

$28.00 per hour

About The Company

Onni For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.

Legal & Compliance

Onni Properties, LLC (“Onni”) will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, and other local ordinance, as applicable.

You do need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Onni is concerned about a conviction or convictions that is/are directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction(s), provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

A criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship upon certain job duties of this employment position, and such criminal history may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Find out more about the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance at https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FCO-FAQ-Final-Updated-with-Recommendations.pdf. Find out more about the California Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fai Chance Act webpage: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

Company Culture & Values

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

We believe that the strength of a company lies in its people and are fortunate to have an extremely motivated and dedicated staff that brings expertise and attention to detail in every project they undertake. If you believe that your skills would be a valuable addition to our team and would like the chance to be a part of the award-winning Onni Group, please check our open opportunities. To best stay up to date about all things Onni, please follow us on the following social media: Instagram LinkedIn Twitter/X Facebook