Maintenance Technician s in North Hollywood, CA

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join the team to service three apartment communities in North Hollywood, CA – Simpson Saticoy (40 units), Simpson Family (5 units), and Lankershim (30 units). The role requires versatility, strong problem‑solving skills, and a customer‑focused mindset. You will work as part of a team and may be on call for after‑hours emergencies.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, performing preventative maintenance, maintaining property cleanliness, and responding to emergency calls. Duties cover units, grounds, amenities, and parking areas, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliance repairs.

The role requires versatility, strong problem‑solving skills, and a customer‑focused mindset. You will work as part of a team and may be on call for after‑hours emergencies.

Preferred Experience/Abilities:

• Requires a minimum of two (2) years Apartment Maintenance or equivalent
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven working experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repairs, etc.
• Proven working experience as a janitor / porter
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets
• Candidate will be required to pass a background and drug screening (a conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from employment with WSH Management)
• Candidates must have their own transportation (Federal mileage rates and guidelines apply)

What we Offer:

• Salary: $26.00 to $27.00 per hour
• On‑call for after‑hours emergencies
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and 15 paid company holidays
• Full time: 40 hours per week
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, 8‑5 pm within 3 properties
• 1 bedroom apartment included to live onsite at the Lankershim Apartment community

Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• Inspects property and equipment daily to determine need and extent of service, equipment required, type and number of operation and maintenance personnel needed.
• Respond to service requests on a first in, first out basis (except in the case of an emergency) and in accordance with Fair Housing guidelines. Document to accurately describe work done, parts used, disposition and time spent.
• Implementation and supervision of preventative maintenance program.
• Review and update quarterly, semi‑annual and annual preventative maintenance schedule to include changing HVAC filters, fire detector batteries, other types of safety devices, cleaning gutters, and inspecting for leaks.
• Completes and submits a monthly property safety inspection report to the Resident Manager.
• Assist with turnover of apartments as requested by Resident Manager to include duties such as maintenance, repair, or renovation and obtains bids for additional work from outside contractors.
• Directs contracted projects to verify adherence to specifications.
• Purchases and maintains records of building and maintenance supplies, machinery, equipment, and furniture.
• Utilises safety equipment as applicable (i.e. back‑support devices, eye protection, gloves, masks, etc.)
• Compiles records of labor and material cost for operating building and issues cost reports to owner or managing agents.
• Assembles and analyses contract bids and submits bids and recommendations to superiors for action.
• Respond to emergency calls, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Overtime may be required.
• Provide emergency on‑call services on a rotating basis with other maintenance staff. Overtime may be required.
• If you are unavailable for emergency calls at any time due to vacation or any other personal reason, it is required that you plan with the Service Technician at a sister property to be on call for you, and to notify your Supervisor and the Manager of the sister property of the arrangement.
• Support office staff in efforts of safety and security of the property.
• Keep Maintenance Shop neat and organized. Maintain company tools, equipment and other items in satisfactory condition.
• Meet and be personable and professional with community residents.
• Effectively assess a…