Multi-Site Service Technician (Float) – Travel Ready

towbes; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Set schedule

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick time

Local housing partnership perks

Stable team environment

Job summary

The Towbes Group is seeking a Service Technician – Float to support multiple Santa Barbara Central Coast communities. This full-time, non-exempt role involves traveling to nearby properties from a home community, performing maintenance, and delivering high-quality resident service.

You will handle plumbing, electrical, carpentry repairs, and more while maintaining safety standards and timely communication with residents and staff. Competitive hourly wage and a set schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced skills with hand and power tools across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and light drywall/paint repair.
• Strong customer-service mindset and clear communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel between communities and adjust to shifting property needs.
• Safety-first approach to every task.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance work orders promptly with accuracy and good customer service.
• Repair fixtures, plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, doors, cabinetry, fencing, and more.
• Diagnose and resolve resident service requests with sound technical judgment.
• Communicate clearly with residents, teammates, supervisors, and vendors.
• Keep tools and workspace organized, safe, and ready to go.
• Follow safety standards set by Towbes, communities, OSHA, and the EPA.
• Partner with community managers and on-site staff to deliver efficient, cost-effective results.
• Rotate through our on-call schedule to support residents after hours.
• Track and report on parts inventory each month.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Customer service

Communication

Safety mindset

Tools

Tools and equipment handling

Job description

The Towbes Group is seeking a Service Technician – Float to support multiple Santa Barbara Central Coast communities. This full-time, non-exempt role involves traveling to nearby properties from a home community, performing maintenance, and delivering high-quality resident service.

You will handle plumbing, electrical, carpentry repairs, and more while maintaining safety standards and timely communication with residents and staff. Competitive hourly wage and a set schedule are offered.