Apartment Maintenance Technician in Training

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Position Summary:

Develops and maintains a high level of skill in all phases of general maintenance. Performs general maintenance including plumbing, painting, electrical, HVAC, hazardous material abatement, apartment turn-over, and appliance repairs in accordance with company standards, and in conjunction with management staff.

• Drywall Repair
• Plumbing:
  Disposals & Drains
• Plumbing:
  Toilet Repair
• Plumbing:
  Toilet Installation
• Refrigerator Diagnostics
• Dishwasher Diagnostics
• Microwave Smart board Replacement
• Washer Diagnostics
• Dryer Diagnostics
• HVAC Intro
• Promotes positive, proactive customer interactions to make their Irvine Company experience of the highest quality
• Performs service requests, unit turns and preventative maintenance work throughout the community
• Ensures community common areas and grounds are maintained according to company standards; conducts inspections, identifies and resolves any hazards
• Performs work using safe work practices. Ensures completion of safety training and actively investigates and mitigates risks
• Responsible for inventory of parts and appliances; responsible for general maintenance and orderliness of facilities
• Completes property preventative maintenance and preventative maintenance on required systems and equipment
• Performs porter functions as necessary
• Variances in responsibilities may exist by community type

• Performs maintenance service requests and preventative maintenance work throughout the community
• Performs turn service for vacant units in accordance with established quality standards
• Ensures community common areas and grounds are maintained in accordance to Company standards; identifies and resolves any hazards
• Understands progress to key performance indicators and identifies opportunities
• Provides excellent customer service through responsiveness and positive interactions
• Performs work using safe work practices. Ensures completion of safety training and actively identifies safety issues and mitigates risks
• Maintains accurate records of work performed utilizing Salesforce
• Performs community projects which could include painting, drywall repair, stucco repair, etc.
• After hours emergency calls response upon completion of onboarding

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
• 0+ years of maintenance experience required. Basic troubleshooting skills. Basic understanding of at least one of the following: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, appliances
• Service Technician Entry Program (STEP) training program to be completed if no or minimal previous maintenance experience

• 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.)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Multilingual ability a plus
• Ability to move in and out of a variety of positions which include the following: sitting, standing, walking, squatting, stair and ladder climbing, kneeling, belly crawling, overhead reaching, lifting, carrying
• Ability to push and pull up to 118 pounds of force
• Ability to lift below waist up to 77 pounds and above waist 45 lbs
• Must complete and pass pulmonary exam and respirator fit test
• Travel between communities may be required daily
• Ability to perform these functions at multiple sites is required

Base Pay Start Rate: $26.63

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location

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

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