Senior Maintenance Technician — Lead HVAC & Systems

Essex Property Trust; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid parental leave

401k match

Wellness programs

12 paid holidays

15 PTO days

Housing discount 20%

Job summary

Essex Property Trust is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for our San Diego community. You will perform complex repairs on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, lead junior technicians, and develop preventive maintenance plans to ensure asset integrity and resident satisfaction.

You will participate in after-hours on‑call rotations, oversee turnover tasks, and maintain accurate maintenance records. A valid driver’s license and on‑site work are required for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2+ years in property maintenance or related field.
• HVAC and/or CPO certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required for onsite operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex repairs and maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and other building equipment.
• Lead and mentor junior maintenance technicians and coordinate small project teams.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans and inspections.
• Deliver resident service and resolve maintenance requests professionally and promptly.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as part of on‑call rotation.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain records in SightPlan.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC/CPO certification

Tools

SightPlan

Microsoft Office

Property management software

Job description

Essex Property Trust is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for our San Diego community. You will perform complex repairs on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, lead junior technicians, and develop preventive maintenance plans to ensure asset integrity and resident satisfaction.

You will participate in after-hours on‑call rotations, oversee turnover tasks, and maintain accurate maintenance records. A valid driver’s license and on‑site work are required for this role.