Service Technician I ($27.02)

Irvine Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Matching 401(k)

Health benefits

Job summary

Irvine Company Apartment Communities is seeking a Service Technician to perform maintenance across our La Jolla and San Diego communities. You will handle service requests, preventatives, and quality turns for vacant units, while keeping records accurate in our systems.

The role requires clear English communication and a proactive approach to safety and customer service. Base pay starts at $27.02 per hour plus benefits; travel between communities may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• English communication skills required; multilingualism a plus.

Responsibilities

• Executes resident service requests (work orders) and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintains community areas and grounds to company standards, identifying hazards.
• Documents work performed in the designated operating platform.
• Coordinates and supports community-wide maintenance projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Record keeping

Maintenance operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Division: Apartments - On-Site (Apt OnSite)

Position Summary:

The Service Technician executes maintenance operations across the operating unit, including service requests, vacant apartment maintenance, preventative maintenance programs, and community-wide projects utilizing established quality and safety standards.

• Ensures community common areas and grounds are consistently maintained to company standards, proactively identifying and resolving any potential hazards.
• Provides excellent customer service by anticipating customer’s needs, addressing questions and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Executes all resident service requests (work orders), preventative maintenance schedules, and performs quality turn service for vacant units.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed utilizing the appropriate operating platform.

Preferred Education:

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent experience

Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:

• 0 - 2 years

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Multilingual ability is a plus.
• The physical requirements for this position include: Below waist lift - 48lbs, Below to above waist lift - 34lbs, Push/pull (walking) - 60lbs force, Ladder climbing - Occasional, Unilateral balance - Average of 20 seconds or more per leg
• Travel between communities may be required daily. Ability to perform these functions at multiple sites is required
• After hours on-call support as needed
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Community Details:

Communities of Responsibility: La Jolla - Villas of Renaissance
Unit Count: 923

Compensation:

Base Pay Start Rate:$27.02

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us:

Irvine Company Apartment Communities (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio of more than 125 resort-style apartment communities in coastal California’s most desirable locations: San Diego, Orange County, West Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

With world-class amenities, resort-like surroundings and an unparalleled commitment to customer service, Irvine Company Apartment Communities redefines the rental-living experience.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.