Property Maintenance Apprentice: Build Your Trade Career

Avanath Capital Management, LLC; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Growth opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Avanath Capital Management, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to join the property maintenance team in Escondido, CA. The role supports residents and staff through minor repairs, preventive maintenance, and timely task prioritization to keep the property in top condition.

The candidate will handle makes-ready processes, maintain grounds and common areas, and ensure safety standards and Fair Housing compliance are observed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grounds or porter experience.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment (e.g., pressure washer, leaf blower, snowblower).
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service with every interaction and delivers high-quality maintenance service.
• Complete assigned work orders and preventative maintenance, diagnose defects, and repair per policies and safety standards.
• Complete the make-ready process for vacant apartment homes, including inspections, punch lists, scheduling, and vendors.
• Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities; perform cleaning, painting, and debris removal as needed.
• Support cost-control by repairing parts rather than replacing and by using materials efficiently; conduct routine property inspections.
• Track inventory, return unused items to storage, and notify supervision when re-orders are needed.

Skills

Grounds/porter experience

Minor maintenance and repairs

Detail-oriented

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Fair Housing knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pressure washer

Leaf blower

Snowblower

Job description

Avanath Capital Management, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to join the property maintenance team in Escondido, CA. The role supports residents and staff through minor repairs, preventive maintenance, and timely task prioritization to keep the property in top condition.

The candidate will handle makes-ready processes, maintain grounds and common areas, and ensure safety standards and Fair Housing compliance are observed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.