Senior Maintenance Tech – Multi-Site (Ventura/SB)

The Towbes Group; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Local Coastal Housing Partnership

Team stability & growth opportunities

Job summary

The Towbes Group in the Central Coast region is actively hiring a Service Technician II to maintain apartment communities across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. You will take ownership of community upkeep, mentor on-site teams, and help ensure safety and quality across properties.

Responsibilities include leading make-ready turnovers, performing preventative maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and more, and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

• Higher education not required beyond diploma; relevant trade or maintenance background.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in multi-unit properties.
• HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and pool skills are essential.
• Valid driver's license and dependable vehicle required for tool transport.
• Willingness to travel between Ventura and Santa Barbara counties; some after-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Keep a supply of make-ready units and turn apartments within 7–10 days.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose/repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, drywall, and appliances.
• Handle fixture repairs, leaks, inspections, and general unit upkeep.
• Document work orders accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborate with Community Manager and on-site team for quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Schedule, coordinate, and negotiate pricing with vendors and contractors.
• Rotate through on-call program to support residents after hours.
• Manage parts inventory and keep the shop organized.
• Respond to resident concerns promptly; escalate within 24 hours when needed.
• Use AI tools thoughtfully to streamline tasks with human review for accuracy.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Painting

Appliance repair

Carpentry

Pool maintenance

AI tools

Computers

Education

High school diploma or trade certificate

Job description

The Towbes Group in the Central Coast region is actively hiring a Service Technician II to maintain apartment communities across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. You will take ownership of community upkeep, mentor on-site teams, and help ensure safety and quality across properties.

Responsibilities include leading make-ready turnovers, performing preventative maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and more, and coordinating with vendors.