Maintenance Technician - Las Brisas

About the role

A full-time Maintenance Technician is needed for the Las Brisas property in Santa Maria, California. The role covers technical and mechanical work that keeps the buildings, grounds, amenities and common areas clean, safe and functional. It is a weekend availability and on-call position, Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, subject to change depending on business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Complete work orders from resident service requests and perform preventative maintenance by diagnosing problems and repairing them according to policy, safety standards and code requirements.
• Carry out the make-ready process for vacant apartments: pre-move-out inspection, punch list, scheduling vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, finishing work and inspecting it.
• Track inventory, return unused items and notify the maintenance supervisor of re-order needs.
• Complete service request paperwork accurately and on time.
• Help maintain grounds, common areas and amenities: pick up trash, pressure-wash breezeways and pool areas, clean and paint curbs and signage as needed.
• Support cost control by fixing rather than replacing parts and using materials and tools efficiently.
• Attend safety meetings, complete OSHA and other safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly.
• Periodically check contractor and vendor work, and help with routine property inspections.

Required profile

• 1-2 years of maintenance experience.
• EPA certification Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling (for certified service technicians).
• All certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
• Valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on property where applicable.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather, lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with help, and work a flexible schedule including call-outs on evenings, weekends and holidays.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $23.00-$25.00 in Santa Maria, California, with possible weekly, monthly and quarterly bonuses for onsite property positions.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, with low-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 11 paid holidays, plus birthday off after 1 year.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 6 months, paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Onsite housing discount, employee assistance program and other plans.