Apartment Maintenance Technician in Training

Apartment Maintenance Technician in Training ($26.63)

Location:

Irvine, CA, 92618

Division:
Apartments - On-Site (Apt OnSite)

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: toilet repair
• Dishwasher diagnostics
• Microwave smart board replacement
• Washer diagnostics
• HVAC introduction
• Promotes positive, proactive customer interactions to make the 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 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; ensures 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.
• Understanding of progress to key performance indicators and identifying opportunities.
• Provides excellent customer service through responsiveness and positive interactions.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed utilizing Salesforce.
• Perform community projects which could include painting, drywall repair, stucco repair, etc.
• After hours emergency calls response upon completion of onboarding.
• Ready to travel between communities daily.

• 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: sitting, standing, walking, squatting, stair and ladder climbing, kneeling, belly crawling, overhead reaching, lifting, carrying.
• Ability to push and pull up to 60 pounds of force.
• Ability to lift below waist up to 48 pounds and above waist 34 pounds.
• Ladder climbing – occasional; unilateral balance – average of 20 seconds or more per leg.
• 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.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.