Service Technician II - Floater, Santa Barbara & Goleta CA

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The Towbes Group | Santa Barbara Central Coast | $24.76–$35.82/hr | Full-Time, Non-Exempt

For over 60 years, The Towbes Group has been creating communities where people thrive. As an award-winning, fully integrated property management, development, and construction services firm headquartered in Santa Barbara, we're looking for a skilled, adaptable Service Technician – Float to join our Facilities maintenance team and help us keep our communities running beautifully.

This isn't just a maintenance job — it's a chance to grow your skills across multiple properties, build relationships with residents and teams throughout our portfolio, and be part of a company culture built on Community, Integrity, Quality, ROI, Sustainability, Team, and Customer Service.

As our Float Technician, you'll be based at a home community and travel to nearby properties as needed, bringing hands‑on expertise wherever it's needed most. Your day-to-day will include:

• Completing maintenance work orders promptly, accurately, and with great customer service
• Turning vacant units and repairing fixtures, plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, doors, cabinetry, fencing, and more
• Diagnosing and resolving resident service requests with sound technical judgment
• Communicating clearly with residents, teammates, supervisors, and vendors
• Keeping your tools and workspace organized, safe, and ready to go
• Following safety standards set by Towbes, communities, OSHA, and the EPA
• Partnering with community managers and on‑site staff to deliver efficient, cost‑effective results
• Rotating through our on‑call schedule to support residents after hours
• Tracking and reporting on parts inventory each month

• Intermediate to advanced skills with hand and power tools across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and light drywall/paint repair
• A strong customer‑service mindset and clear communication skills
• The flexibility to travel between communities and adjust to shifting property needs
• A safety‑first approach to every task
• Reliability, resourcefulness, and pride in a job well done

• Competitive pay: $24.76–$35.82/hour
• Full health coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance
• Strong retirement support: 401(k) with a liberal company match
• Time to recharge: paid vacation and sick time programs
• Local perks: access to the Local Coastal Housing Partnership benefits
• A team that has your back: join a company with six decades of stability and a genuine investment in its people

The Towbes Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.