Onsite Property Maintenance Technician

Essex Property Trust, Inc.; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid parental leave

401k employer match

Wellness programs

Housing discount 20%

Job summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Playa Vista, CA. The role covers preventive maintenance, HVAC/plumbing/electrical work, unit turns, and upkeep of common areas to preserve asset quality and resident satisfaction.

On-site five days a week with on-call coverage for emergencies. The candidate should have 2+ years in property management or related experience, and HVAC/CPO license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of property management industry or related experience.
• HVAC and/or CPO license preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite and property management software.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances.
• Repair and maintain interior and exterior features of the property (doors, windows, walls, flooring, fixtures).
• Prepare vacant units for new residents (painting, cleaning, repairs).
• Ensure units meet cleanliness and functionality standards before move-in.
• Conduct regular property inspections and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests; be on-call during evenings, weekends, holidays.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical repair

Plumbing repair

Appliance repair

Read/write English

On-call availability

Tools

Property management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essex Property Trust, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Playa Vista, CA. The role covers preventive maintenance, HVAC/plumbing/electrical work, unit turns, and upkeep of common areas to preserve asset quality and resident satisfaction.

On-site five days a week with on-call coverage for emergencies. The candidate should have 2+ years in property management or related experience, and HVAC/CPO license is preferred.