Residential Maintenance Tech

Home Preservation Services; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Preservation Services is seeking Maintenance & Repair Technicians to perform daily preventative maintenance tasks at homeowner sites in Los Altos, CA. Technicians typically manage one or two houses per day with guidance from a Lead, unloading vans, assembling materials, and completing assigned repair or maintenance items.

Candidates should work independently, follow safety protocols, and document homeowner recommendations and final reports.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with home maintenance tasks preferred.
• Commitment to safety protocols and proper use of PPE.

Responsibilities

• Review home job packet and work order requests.
• Assemble home materials and parts.
• Load vans with all items for the homes that will be serviced for that day.
• Upon arrival at the first home, begin unloading the van and setting up tools and equipment.
• Complete the tasks assigned for the repair or maintenance item(s).
• Technician work includes time on the roof, tall ladders, small crawl spaces and attics.
• Make notes throughout the home visit of recommendations to the homeowner for repairs or additional maintenance issues.
• Return all work areas to the condition of the home before the work began.
• Complete a final walk-through of the home once the work is completed.
• Complete the written home report at the end of the day for both homes visited.

Skills

Independent work

Job description

Maintenance & Repair Technicians play a pivotal role in serving our homeowners by fulfilling daily preventative maintenance assignments related to the Home Preservation home checklist. Techs are typically assigned one or two houses to work on each day, with the Tech Lead designating specific tasks for them to complete.

Duties

• Review home job packet and work order requests.
• Assemble home materials and parts.
• Load vans with all items for the homes that will be serviced for that day.
• Upon arrival at the first home, begin unloading the van and setting up tools and equipment.
• Complete the tasks assigned for the repair or maintenance item(s).
• Technician work includes time on the roof, tall ladders, small crawl spaces and attics.
• Make notes throughout the home visit of recommendations to the homeowner for repairs or additional maintenance issues.
• Return all work areas to the condition of the home before the work began.
• Complete a final walk-through of the home once the work is completed.
• Complete the written home report at the end of the day for both homes visited.

Professionalism/Protection

• Must remain professional, courteous and friendly with homeowners at all times.
• Team player and working well with others is a priority for this position.
• Use appropriate protective footwear and masks and gloves.
• Always install drop cloths, soft towels under tools and all site protection necessary. Do not leave dust or debris in the home.
• Adhere to and practice safety program and all quality control measures.

Qualifications

The ability to work independently is of utmost importance, as Techs often carry out their designated tasks without direct supervision from the Lead. This level of autonomy allows the team to handle multiple tasks in the home simultaneously, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.