Property Maintenance Technician

RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Retirement plan

FSA/HCSA

Job summary

RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation) seeks a Property Maintenance Technician for Mac Arthur Park Towers in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time, non-exempt role covers building upkeep, apartment turnovers, and preventative maintenance to keep a safe, welcoming community for residents.

Responsibilities include building and grounds maintenance, inspections, work order management, and after-hours availability. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and ongoing safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in the building maintenance field.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and endure standing for long periods.
• Basic English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior of the buildings and property, perform daily janitorial duties.
• Complete apartment turnovers within 3 days of move-out.
• Perform painting and preventative maintenance tasks per schedule.
• Assist with inspections of apartments, buildings, and systems.
• Respond to and complete work orders; document work in OneSite.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies, including after-hours and weekends.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and appliance issues.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure work completion.
• Maintain safety and compliance with regulations.
• Provide responsive service to residents, staff, and vendors.
• Keep shop and storage areas organized and secure.
• Maintain property keys and monitor security.

Skills

Property maintenance

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

RealPage Maintenance Facilities

Job description

Location: Mac Arthur Park Towers, Los Angeles, CA

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

Are you dependable, hands-on, and service-oriented with experience in property maintenance? RHF is seeking a Property Maintenance Technician at Mac Arthur Park Towers, a 183-unit senior residential community in Los Angeles, CA.

This position is responsible for maintaining the physical aspects of the buildings, handling general apartment maintenance, and overseeing the upkeep of the grounds. You will participate in the apartment turn-key process, service requests, and preventative maintenance programs. If you take pride in your work and enjoy helping maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming community for residents, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As our Property Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Building & Property Maintenance: Maintain the interior and exterior of the buildings and property and perform daily janitorial duties in common areas, including lobbies, stairwells, walkways, hallways, windows, banisters, bathrooms, and communal rooms.
• Unit Turnovers: Complete apartment turnovers within 3 days of move-out, as needed.
• Preventative Maintenance & Painting: Perform painting and preventative maintenance tasks according to established schedules.
• Inspections: Assist with apartment, building, and systems inspections as required.
• Work Orders: Respond to and complete work orders for units and common areas, prioritize requests based on urgency, and document work in OneSite.
• Maintenance Emergencies: Respond to maintenance emergencies, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and appliance-related issues.
• Vendor Coordination: Monitor landscape contractors and work with vendors to ensure work is completed satisfactorily.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow established safety procedures and support compliance with applicable regulations.
• Customer Service: Provide responsive and professional service to residents, staff, vendors, and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintenance Organization: Keep the maintenance shop, storage areas, tools, equipment, and supplies clean, secure, and organized.
• Property Security: Maintain proper control and security of property keys and remain alert to property security concerns.

Physical Attributes

• Physical Strength & Lifting: Regularly lift or move equipment, tools, and materials up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Stamina & Endurance: Spend long hours standing, walking, claiming stairways and moving around facilities.
• Manual Dexterity: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment.
• Flexibility & Mobility: Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach overhead or horizontally in tight spaces.
• Height & Balance: Climb and balance on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs to perform elevated repairs.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in the building maintenance field highly desired.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using hand and power tools for repair and maintenance tasks.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move items up to 50 lbs. without assistance, and endure prolonged standing and repetitive activities, including using tools, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Basic understanding of leadership principles with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting issues.
• Software Knowledge: Familiarity with property management software such as RealPage Maintenance Facilities.
• Communication Skills: Basic proficiency in English for effective communication.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision per plan documents
• Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year
• New hires are eligible for up 80 hours of paid vacation each year
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Hired applicant will be able to participate in the Incentive compensation program.
• Employee assistance and more
• Basic group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.