Maintenance Tech; Residential

About CIM Group

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Since 1994, our three founders have focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 900+ employees with projects across the Americas, delivering jobs, comfortable places to live, work, and relax, and sustainable infrastructure.

The Residential Maintenance Technician reports to the Property Manager and performs general maintenance and repair to ensure apartment units and other property facilities are maintained per CIM Group operating and safety standards. Responsibilities include diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC units; electrical appliances, outlets, and light fixtures; plumbing, carpentry, and locks. The role also assists with preparing vacant apartment units for rental and follows a planned preventative maintenance schedule.

• The following will involve working with the Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor:
• Ensure all tenant/building work orders are responded to within 24 hours and handled efficiently with documentation of work completed.
• Complete preventive maintenance work in house such as appliances or as directed by the property management team.
• Coordinate repair and/or maintenance of the following items to the standards identified, including but not limited to:
  • Doors: re‑key, hang, paint and/or replace.
  • Clean appliance filters, check drain lines and pans; operate all systems, including high‑end appliances, to assist residents.
  • Replace HVAC filters, wet vac condensation pans, verify thermostat settings and operate the unit to assist residents.
  • Plumbing snake and clear blockages up to 25 feet.
  • Replace electrical sockets, switches, light bulbs and check breakers.
  • Flooring reattach thresholds.
  • Minor wall repair (drywall, mud, tape and paint) as required.
  • Ceiling repair (drywall, mud, tape and paint).
  • Replace plumbing fixtures such as levers, faucets and drains.
• Examine and diagnose problems with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units for property facilities. Determine the best method to repair or replace all or part of the unit. Make repairs and/or replacements according to standard. Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC units.
• Perform minor to moderate‑level plumbing repairs, replacements, and/or installations including repairing leaks and removing clogs in sinks and toilets.
• Perform minor electrical repairs and replacement of light fixtures and related items.
• Repair and replace furnished kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers. Consult with Maintenance Supervisor for advanced repairs or replacement, ensuring proper disposal and removal of appliances.
• May perform painting projects ranging from full interior painting of property units to minor touch‑ups and repair of walls and sheetrock.
• May perform “make‑ready” projects for the preparation of vacant units for prospective tenants.
• May perform swimming pool maintenance or other facility and/or landscape projects to ensure property aesthetics meet or exceed standards.
• Adhere to CIM safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Required to furnish basic work tools.
• Maintain a maintenance office with tools organized, supplies inventoried, and maintenance files as requested by the Property Manager.
• Work primarily in an outdoor environment exposed to adverse weather conditions as well as dirt and dust.

• May work irregular hours (evenings, weekends), including on‑call and overtime hours, as required due to maintenance emergencies.

• None.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in facility maintenance and/or mechanical repair.
• HVAC experience required.
• EPA Type II or Universal and/or Pool Certification required at hire or within 90 days of assuming the position.