Lead Maintenance Technician - San Diego

Lead Maintenance Technician – San Diego

MG Properties is a trusted partner in the property management industry with over 30 years of experience in the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and management of apartment communities across the Western United States. We focus on enriching lives in our buildings, giving back to local communities, and fostering employee growth.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to help maintain a beautiful property in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will be experienced in all trades, highly customer‑service oriented, and able to manage both routine tasks and emergency calls.

• Maintain a safe, secure, and well‑maintained living environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Anticipate, identify, and correct problems involving the property, and implement preventive procedures.
• Ensure resident satisfaction and protect the investment of the property owner.

• Perform maintenance tasks personally or delegate to maintenance technicians.
• Oversee and, when necessary, inspect work performed by technicians.
• Institute and manage a system for handling resident service requests, correcting situations within 24 hours whenever possible.
• Coordinate and direct maintenance staff and schedules in conjunction with the manager to ensure 24/7 emergency readiness.

• Conduct regularly scheduled safety meetings and maintain HAZCOM standards.
• Keep SDS sheets current and readily accessible.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and other relevant regulations concerning hazardous materials.
• Correct unsafe conditions immediately—e.g., broken gates, steps, light fixtures.
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, service requests, expenditures, and apartment make‑ready status.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance on all equipment and tools, ensuring they remain in excellent condition.
• Train and mentor subordinate maintenance staff, instilling a “safety first” attitude.
• Instruct staff on proper use of safety equipment and guidelines.

• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure that all make‑ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Report major repairs and requisitions to the manager before funding is expended.
• Change locks and create keys as required.
• Move heavy appliances and equipment between storage areas and apartments as circumstances warrant.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials.
• Identify utility meter cut‑offs, apartment and fixture cut‑offs, sewer cleanouts, and prepare maps.
• Perform work‑area clean‑up and safety duties.
• Ensure storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Assist with ground maintenance—raking, sweeping, shoveling—as required.
• Respond to disturbances and other property emergencies during business hours.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the manager or property supervisor.

• At least two years’ experience in property maintenance or an equivalent field.
• Completion of Grace Hill/Yardi On‑Line Training – Essential Skills for New Supervisor and Conflict Resolution for Supervisors.
• Consistent use of all Yardi Maintenance Systems, including processing service requests on the iPhone.
• Knowledge of Pay Scan per company policy.
• Ability to maintain adequate inventory to minimize operational disruption.
• Effective scheduling to maximize team strengths and contractor efficiency.
• High school graduate or equivalent training; if not, five years of maintenance experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with proof of current liability insurance.
• Understanding of basic mechanical concepts.
• Heating and air‑conditioning plus other state‑regulated certifications, where required.
• CPO Certified – HVAC Certification Universal.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds without difficulty.
• Work performed both outdoors and indoors.
• Significant amount of bending and reaching daily.
• Appropriate attire must be worn at all times.
• Must wear required safety attire and/or use appropriate equipment/tools.
• Moderate to low overtime required over the course…