Apartment Maintenance Technician (Experience Required)

$37,440 - $43,680/Yr

Career Strategies - Avocado Heights, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Avocado Heights, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Career Strategies, Inc. is urgently seeking skilled and experienced Maintenance Technicians in the San Gabriel Valley area for temporary and temp-to-hire opportunities. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for completing work orders, turning vacant units, and performing other required tasks. This position requires at least 6 months of maintenance experience in various tasks related to residential maintenance, including apartments, hotels, or private homes. The technician will be expected to work in a drug-free environment and will undergo a background screening. The role also involves communicating effectively with residents and providing realistic expectations for completed service requests and work orders. Positions are also available in the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire, and the technician should be prepared to travel up to 15-20 miles a day as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders and turn vacant units as required.
• Perform plumbing repairs including sink, shower, and toilet repairs, replacing fixtures, and unclogging drains.
• Handle electrical tasks such as replacing fixtures, switches, and outlets.
• Conduct carpentry work including patching holes, replacing doors and locks, and hanging cabinetry.
• Assist with the installation of appliances such as washers and dryers, stoves, and garbage disposals, along with small repairs.
• Report missing or needed parts to the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager as instructed.
• Maintain courteous communication with residents and provide realistic expectations for service requests.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of maintenance experience in residential maintenance (apartments, hotels, or private homes).
• General knowledge of all aspects of maintenance repair including drywall repair, plumbing, electrical, and appliance care.
• Must possess personal hand tools and a drill, bringing them to the site daily.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to communicate well and work effectively in both team and solo environments.
• HVAC, EPA, or CFC Certification is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills are preferred.
• Experience with facilities maintenance is a plus.

Benefits

• Referral program