Maintenance Technician

About the role

Federal Realty Investment Trust is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support property operations at Santana Row in San Jose, CA. This is a full-time, hands-on, early-to-mid-level position for a dependable candidate with maintenance experience, a willingness to learn and the ability to support routine repairs, property upkeep, event setup and daily operational needs. Training may be provided for site-specific procedures and additional technical skills.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the property.
• Complete work orders accurately and communicate status updates, property needs and potential issues to the right team members.
• Support basic plumbing, lighting, HVAC, drywall, painting, carpentry, asphalt, concrete, paver, tile and general repair needs.
• Set up and break down marketing events, seasonal displays, holiday lights, decorations, furnishings, fixtures and property equipment.
• Maintain loading docks, compactor areas, service areas, common areas and other assigned spaces.
• Coordinate with tenants, residents, visitors, vendors, security and internal departments.
• Follow company policies, property standards, OSHA guidelines and safety practices for maintenance, vendor support, ladder, lift, traffic and pedestrian work.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Clear communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Flexible day/evening shifts and overtime as needed, and availability for on-call duty including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work on ladders up to 12 feet, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools and general maintenance.
• Basic understanding of plumbing, lighting, HVAC and general repair work; additional training may be provided.
• Preferred: prior commercial real estate, retail, hospitality or property operations experience; forklift, scissor lift or boom lift operation; certifications in plumbing, electrical, HVAC or OSHA safety; bilingual English/Spanish.

What we offer

• Typical hourly pay of $28.50-$34.00 ($60,000-$70,000 per year), depending on skills, experience and relevant training or certification.
• Training provided for site-specific procedures and additional technical skills.