Service Technician II - Floater, Santa Barbara & Goleta, CA Areas

The Towbes Group; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 34,109 - 49,345; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Competitive wages

Job summary

The Towbes Group is seeking a Service Technician – Float in Goleta, California to provide maintenance support across multiple apartment communities. This full-time role requires flexibility, as you will work closely with on-site technicians to diagnose and repair various maintenance issues.

Competitive wages range from $24.76 to $35.82 per hour, alongside comprehensive health insurance and a rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of maintenance and repair.
• Ability to diagnose and make repairs in facilities.
• Knowledge of safety techniques in accordance with laws.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance work orders as needed.
• Support on-site technicians with unit repairs.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Maintain organized tools and workspace.
• Participate in emergency after-hours On-Call rotation.

Skills

Maintenance work orders

Communication skills

Hand and power tools

Safety techniques

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Power tools

Job description

The Service Technician – Float Role provides day‑to‑day maintenance support to multiple communities of different sizes and styles throughout the portfolio, as needed and works closely with the on‑site Service Technicians to diagnose, repair, turn, and service units according to company standards. The Service Technician – Float role has a specific home base community and floats to several apartment communities as needed. Interfaces with external/internal customers and residents on a regular basis and should be flexible with availability depending on the needs of the property.

• Perform maintenance work orders and necessary documentation as needed in a timely and courteous manner.
• Support on‑site technicians with repairs or turns of vacant units requiring service of fixtures, water leaks, electrical inspection, bulb and fixture replacement, entry and shower doors, wall base and door trim, cabinets, shelving, fencing, gas and electrical appliance repair or replacement, mold and mildew clean up, caulking, wall heaters, filters, hardware, locks, screens, windows, drawers, alarms, etc.
• Respond to, monitor, and communicate the progress of service work orders.
• Effectively communicate with residents, team members, supervisors, vendors, verbally and in writing.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspace to ensure they are organized and in proper working order, request replacements as necessary.
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of hand and power tools in maintenance and repair of appliances, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, touch up painting, light dry wall, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to follow proper safety techniques in accordance with internal and external company, community, OSHA, EPA policies and procedures.
• Respond to resident maintenance service requests by making sound technical decisions in order to identify, diagnose, and make repairs in all facilities within a community.
• Collaborate and communicate with the community manager and on‑site staff to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost‑effective standards are achieved in a timely manner.
• Promote and deliver the highest standard of internal and external customer service.
• Participate in the emergency after‑hours On-Call rotation schedule as required.
• Maintain parts inventory and prepare monthly inventory report.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Towbes Offers

• Competitive wages! This a full‑time, non‑exempt hourly pay: $24.76 ‑ $35.82
• A rewarding work environment
• Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability
• 401k and liberal company match
• Paid vacation/sick time programs
• Local Coastal Housing Partnership benefits

The Towbes Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.