Job Description

In this role, you will complete the maintenance operations for residential and commercial properties. This may include conducting routine maintenance checks, responding to maintenance requests, performing repairs, troubleshooting issues, maintaining accurate records, communicating with tenants or employees, developing maintenance plans and schedules, coordinating maintenance activities, monitoring materials and supplies, ensuring compliance with regulations, complying with building codes and zoning regulations.

Most common trades used: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Appliance Repair

Required Qualifications:

Years of experience

• 3 Years of Maintenance Experience

Technical Skills

• Technology proficiency: Maintenance technicians should be proficient in using technology, including property management software, email, and other communication tools.
• Legal and regulatory compliance: knowledge of laws and regulations related to property maintenance, such as building codes.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques and best practices: A maintenance technician should have a strong understanding of maintenance techniques and best practices for a variety of systems and equipment, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of safety regulations and codes: A maintenance technician should have a deep understanding of safety regulations and codes, and be able to ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Technical troubleshooting skills: A maintenance technician should have strong technical troubleshooting skills in order to diagnose and solve maintenance problems quickly and effectively.

Soft Skills

• Communication and customer service: ability to communicate effectively with tenants, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders, and provide excellent customer service.
• Project management: ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Interpersonal skills: the ability to build positive relationships with others, resolve conflicts, and work collaboratively to achieve goals.
• Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and solve problems that arise in the course of managing properties, such as maintenance issues or tenant complaints.
• Time management skills: the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, and to meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills: the ability to provide guidance and direction to ensure that properties are well-managed.
• Attention to detail: the ability to pay close attention to details and ensure that all necessary paperwork, contracts, and reports are accurate and complete.
• Adaptability: the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to be flexible in responding to unexpected challenges or opportunities.

Physical

• Walking and standing for extended periods: Maintenance technicians may need to walk around properties or stand for extended periods of time when showing units or inspecting properties.
• Climbing stairs or ladders: Maintenance technicians may need to climb stairs, ladders, or other high areas.
• Lifting and carrying: Maintenance technicians may need to lift and carry heavy items, such as furniture or equipment.
• Driving: Maintenance technicians may need to drive to different properties or locations for meetings, inspections, or other work-related tasks.
• Working outdoors: Maintenance technicians may need to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment, including power tools and vehicles.

Additional

• Valid driver's license: Maintenance technicians will be required to travel to different properties.
• Reliable transportation: Along with a valid driver's license, having reliable transportation is important for maintenance technicians who need to travel to different properties.
• Tools: Maintenance technicians must provide a majority of their own tools
• Flexible schedule: Maintenance technicians may be required to work outside of traditional business hours, especially if they need to address emergencies or accommodate tenant needs.
• Professional appearance: Maintenance technicians may be the first point of contact for tenants and visitors, so maintaining a professional appearance is important.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multilingual abilities: In areas with a diverse population, maintenance technicians who can speak multiple languages can better communicate with tenants and build relationships with non-English speaking communities.
• Experience with specific property types: Maintenance technicians who have experience managing a specific property type, such as residential, commercial, or industrial, can bring specialized knowledge and skills to the job.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bakersfield, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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