Property Maintenance Technician

FPM - Affordable Housing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Health Savings Account

Incentive program

Employee assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is seeking a Property Maintenance Technician to join the Mac Arthur Park Towers community in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on interior and exterior building maintenance, unit turnovers, preventative maintenance, and safety compliance.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers engaging work in a mission-driven affordable housing context. You'll perform plumbing, electrical, and general repairs, coordinate with vendors, and respond to emergencies as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in building maintenance preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing knowledge.
• Able to read and interpret technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior of buildings and common areas.
• Complete unit turnovers and perform preventative maintenance.
• Respond to and document work orders in OneSite.
• Coordinate with vendors and monitor landscape contractors.
• Ensure safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Provide responsive service to residents and staff.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

2 years building maintenance experience

Reading technical manuals

Tools

RealPage Maintenance Facilities

Hand & power tools

Job description

Property Maintenance Technician
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:

• 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.

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