Property Maintenance Apprentice: Hands-On & Growth-Focused

BrightHaven; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Avanath is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to join the property maintenance team. You will report to the Community Manager and handle repairs, preventative maintenance, and make-ready tasks to keep our communities in excellent condition for residents.

The role emphasizes professionalism, strong communication, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment while supporting safety and compliance with housing laws and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grounds or porter experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate property maintenance equipment (e.g., pressure washer, leaf blower, snowblower).
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills with polite and courteous demeanor toward staff, prospects, residents, vendors, and all visitors of the property.
• Must have basic 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 generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing partswhen possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use of tools and equipment. Assists in conducting routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the property to management.
• Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.

Skills

Grounds/porter experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pressure washer

Leaf blower

Snowblower

Job description

Avanath is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to join the property maintenance team. You will report to the Community Manager and handle repairs, preventative maintenance, and make-ready tasks to keep our communities in excellent condition for residents.

The role emphasizes professionalism, strong communication, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment while supporting safety and compliance with housing laws and OSHA standards.