Maintenance Trainee

Optimus Property Management, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

$250 bonus after completing trainee program

$500 bonus after one year

Mileage reimbursement

Monthly phone stipend

401(k) with match

9 paid holidays

6 paid sick days

10 paid vacation days

Paid early dismissal days

Job summary

Optimus Property Management, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Trainee for a hands-on apprenticeship in multifamily property maintenance. This entry-level position offers training leading to career advancement to Handyman and Maintenance Technician roles.

Responsibilities include assisting experienced technicians, performing repairs, and ensuring site cleanliness. Candidates must possess a valid California driver’s license and a basic set of tools. Competitive compensation includes hourly pay between $20-$22, bonuses, and benefits such as medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and take direction in a hands-on, fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Comfort using tools, even if informal (home projects, automotive, etc.).
• Strong reliability and ability to follow established processes.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment or materials.
• Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficient in English.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with an experienced maintenance technician.
• Assist with repairs, preventive maintenance, and general building operations.
• Maintain cleanliness at all work sites.
• Pick-up and delivery of materials and supplies.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Good communication skills

Time management

Customer-service mindset

Job description

Optimus Property Management, Inc. (www.opminc.com) is looking for a Maintenance Trainee to join our team and begin a hands‑on apprenticeship in multifamily property maintenance.

This entry‑level role is designed for someone who wants to build a long‑term career in maintenance and skilled technician work. After successfully completing the trainee program, you will be promoted to Handyman with an increase in pay and a clear path toward Maintenance Technician, Advanced Technician, and potential supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with an experienced maintenance technician who will train you in all core areas of property maintenance.
• Shadow daily work, learn each property’s unique needs, and assist with repairs, preventive maintenance, unit preparation, work orders, and general building operations.
• Candidate must have a basic set of tools before their first day of work.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment or materials as needed, and comfortable working at multiple properties throughout the day.
• Pick‑up and delivery of materials and supplies, and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness at all work sites.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation to visit various locations/job sites.
• Proficient in English.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Good communication skills and a positive, customer‑service mindset when interacting with residents and team members.
• Strong reliability, time management, and ability to follow established processes.
• Willingness to learn and take direction in a hands‑on, fast‑paced maintenance environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, comfort using tools, even if informal (home projects, automotive, etc.).

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and take direction in a hands‑on, fast‑paced maintenance environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, comfort using tools, even if informal (home projects, automotive, etc.).
• Strong reliability, time management, and ability to follow established processes.
• Good communication skills and a positive, customer‑service mindset when interacting with residents and team members.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment or materials as needed, and comfortable working at multiple properties throughout the day.
• Pick‑up and delivery of materials and supplies, and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness at all work sites.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation to visit various locations/job sites.
• Proficient in English.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Compensation

• $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Promotion to handyman, pay increase, and $250 bonus after successfully completing the trainee program.
• $500 bonus after one year of consistent employment.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Monthly phone stipend.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 9 paid holidays, 6 paid sick days, and 10 paid vacation days.
• Paid early dismissal days.
• 401(k) with match.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10–50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, crouch, or crawl.

Optimus Property Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other basis protected by law.