Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Title:
Lead Maintenance Technician
Job Description

The Lead Maintenance Technician oversees the maintenance and repair of a multi-property portfolio in the Long Beach and Cerritos area, ensuring all facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant policies, standards, and regulatory guidelines such as OSHA. This role combines hands-on maintenance work with coordination of vendors, inventory management, and support for on-site events, while providing reliable coverage during regular hours, some weekends, holidays, and after-hours emergencies.

• Inspect properties daily to identify potential hazards, damage, repair needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide maintenance coverage for properties during some weekends and holidays as required.
• Perform basic repairs to plumbing, lighting, door hardware, cement, flooring installation and removal, woodwork, painting, furniture, heaters, and related building systems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members on larger projects that require a team of two or more technicians.
• Order supplies and maintain an organized inventory of replacement parts and materials.
• Manage inventory control for each property to ensure adequate stock levels and proper tracking.
• Contact and oversee outside vendors when specialized repairs or services are needed, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
• Generate preventative maintenance programs and perform scheduled preventative maintenance as needed or as directed by management.
• Maintain internal and external lighting fixtures, including the replacement of ballasts, light bulbs, and fluorescent tubes.
• Provide ongoing preventative maintenance to golf carts and RMUs (Retail Merchandising Units).
• Troubleshoot operating systems and building equipment to diagnose issues and implement effective solutions.
• Assist the marketing department with the execution of center events, serving as a point of contact for event oversight, holiday preparation, and ongoing maintenance of signage hardware.
• Respond promptly to daily requests for assistance from management, tenants, and contractors, ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Obtain proposals for purchase orders, service contracts, or time-and-materials contracts, and support the procurement process.
• Generate contracts within the proprietary platform and ensure accurate documentation.
• Participate in and assist with certificate of insurance management and vendor compliance database programs.
• Request, organize, and compare bids from vendors to support cost-effective maintenance solutions.
• Document daily progress reports and maintenance logs to track work completed and outstanding issues.
• Serve in an on‑call capacity for after‑hours emergencies, responding to urgent maintenance needs as they arise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the safe and efficient operation of the properties.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Minimum of three years of facilities maintenance experience performing basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing functions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, follow written and verbal instructions, and comprehend maintenance procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and updates to departmental management and tenants.
• Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and implement practical solutions.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, communication, and use of proprietary platforms.
• Valid drivers license in the state of California.
• Good driving record and ability to safely operate a company vehicle.
• Experience with…