Maintenance Technician - Villa Del Mar

At J Street, great communities are built through the details residents experience every day. The Service Technician helps make that happen by keeping apartment homes, amenities, and community spaces safe, functional, and ready to welcome residents home.

Working alongside the Service Manager and onsite team, you’ll take ownership of service requests, apartment turns, preventative maintenance, and the overall appearance of the community; delivering dependable service while protecting the property and the resident experience.

• Complete assigned service requests promptly, professionally, and with respect for the resident’s home and experience.
• Communicate service needs, progress, and unresolved issues to the Service Manager and appropriate onsite team members.
• Help create a welcoming, well-maintained community for residents, prospects, guests, and team members.

• Perform repairs involving plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, painting, general building systems, and HVAC when appropriately certified.
• Perform routine inspections and identify maintenance needs before they become larger issues.
• Support preventative maintenance programs designed to protect building systems, equipment, and long-term asset value.
• Prepare vacant apartment homes for new residents, including cleaning, painting, repairs, installations, and final quality checks.
• Complete assigned make-ready work on schedule and in accordance with J Street quality standards.
• Communicate supply, equipment, vendor, or additional support needs that could impact turn completion.

• Maintain grounds, breezeways, building exteriors, entry areas, and common spaces to J Street standards.
• Support cleanliness and safe operation of amenities, including pool areas, fitness centers, and other shared spaces.
• Assist with trash pickup, landscaping support, and snow/ice removal when applicable.

• Follow established safety procedures and properly use tools, equipment, and required personal protective equipment.
• Follow applicable OSHA requirements, Fair Housing requirements, and J Street maintenance and safety procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as assigned.
• Partner with the Service Manager, Community Director, and onsite team to resolve service needs and support resident satisfaction.
• Escalate significant safety, operational, resident, or property concerns through the appropriate leadership channels.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of general maintenance experience in multifamily housing or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, painting, and general maintenance practices.
• HVAC certification preferred; required for work that legally or operationally requires certification.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to supply and maintain a basic tool set appropriate for the position.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, bend, kneel, reach, and perform physical maintenance work.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled and participate in the community’s on-call rotation.
• Ability to respond to emergency service needs in accordance with J Street procedures and assigned responsibilities.

At J Street Property Services, we believe great properties are built by great people. As a values-driven commercial and residential real estate management company, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, operational…